Day Trip From Rome To Pompeii: Italy Part 4
Figuring Out The Train On our second full day in Italy, we took the train from Rome to Pompeii. Train travel in Italy is very easy, but we were nervous until we'd done it the first time. So, the first part of my post is all about how to get there. There are two high-speed train choices, Trenitalia and Italo . To get to Pompeii, you'll go to Naples (the ride is about 1 hr. 15 min.) then a commuter train to the site (30 min). You can purchase the high speed tickets ahead online, but not the commuter train. The Italo trains are the newest, and I found their website easier to manage than Trenitalia, even though the navigation on the page was a little confusing. You can also use Rail Europe's website , which will add a booking fee. Also, the earlier you purchase your tickets prior to the trip, the cheaper they are. I bought them online over a month in advance, and tickets are available up to 120 days in advance. You'll have to guess at how long you'll want to stay...