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How to get from Sorrento to Vesuvius by train?

From Sorrento to Vesuvius by train

To get from Sorrento to Vesuvius in Ercolano, take the L1 train from Sorrento station to Torre Annunziata-Oplonti station. Next, take the L4 train from Torre Annunziata-Oplonti station to Ercolano Scavi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - L1
Train - L4
Walk to Vesuvius
Leaves from Sorrento

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sorrento
  • 2
    Train - L1
    Wait for train
    L1
    Napoli Porta Nolana
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Torre Annunziata-Oplonti
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - L4
    Wait for train
    L4
    Napoli Porta Nolana
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ercolano Scavi
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Vesuvius
    Walk to
    Vesuvius
    Via 4 Novembre
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sorrento to Vesuvius by bus, ferry and train

To get from Sorrento to Vesuvius in Ercolano, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the ALILAUR ferry from Sorrento station to Napoli Molo Beverello station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the L4 train from Napoli Porta Nolana station to Ercolano Scavi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - ALILAUR
Bus - 101
101
Train - L4
Walk to Vesuvius
Leaves from Sorrento

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sorrento
    990 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Ferry - ALILAUR
    Wait for ferry
    ALILAUR
    Napoli Beverello
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Napoli Molo Beverello
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acton - Molo Beverello
    ID 1053
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Napoli Piazzetta Circumvesuviana
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Napoli - Piazzetta Circumvesuviana
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Napoli Porta Nolana
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - L4
    Wait for train
    L4
    Poggiomarino
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ercolano Scavi
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vesuvius
    Walk to
    Vesuvius
    Via 4 Novembre
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sorrento to Vesuvius

The distance between Sorrento, Ercolano and Vesuvius, Ercolano is approximately 32.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sorrento to Vesuvius by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ercolano – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sorrento

Sorrento is located at Sorrento, Ercolano and the nearest public transit station is Sorrento.

Train stations close to Sorrento:

  • Sant'Agnello
  • Piano Di Sorrento
  • Meta

Bus stations close to Sorrento:

  • Sorrento
  • Sorrento Stazione (P.Za De Curtis)
  • Sorrento - Staz. Circumvesuviana

Ferry stations close to Sorrento:

  • Piano Di Sorrento
  • Sorrento

Public transit stations close to Vesuvius, Ercolano

Vesuvius is located at Via 4 Novembre, Ercolano and the nearest public transit station is Ercolano Scavi.

Train stations close to Vesuvius:

  • Portici Bellavista
  • Portici-Ercolano
  • Ercolano-Miglio D'Oro

Bus stations close to Vesuvius:

  • Ercolano Scavi
  • Corso Resina
  • Tirone Di Moccia

From Sorrento to Vesuvius by bus, ferry and train

To get from Sorrento to Vesuvius in Ercolano, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the ALILAUR ferry from Sorrento station to Napoli Molo Beverello station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the L4 train from Napoli Porta Nolana station to Ercolano Scavi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - ALILAUR
Bus - 101
101
Train - L4
Walk to Vesuvius
Leaves from Sorrento

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sorrento
    990 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Ferry - ALILAUR
    Wait for ferry
    ALILAUR
    Napoli Beverello
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Napoli Molo Beverello
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acton - Molo Beverello
    ID 1053
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Napoli Piazzetta Circumvesuviana
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Napoli - Piazzetta Circumvesuviana
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Napoli Porta Nolana
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - L4
    Wait for train
    L4
    Poggiomarino
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ercolano Scavi
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vesuvius
    Walk to
    Vesuvius
    Via 4 Novembre
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sorrento to Vesuvius?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line L1, Bus line L4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sorrento to Vesuvius?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line ALILAUR, Bus line 101, Bus line L4.

  • Is there a direct train between Sorrento and Vesuvius?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sorrento to Vesuvius?

    The L1 train line goes from Napoli Porta Nolana station near Sorrento in Sorrento to Torre Annunziata-Oplonti station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Torre Annunziata-Oplonti station near Vesuvius in Ercolano.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sorrento to Vesuvius by train?

    The total travel time between Sorrento in Sorrento and Vesuvius in Ercolano by train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sorrento to get to Vesuvius?

    Get on the L1 train from the Napoli Porta Nolana station near Sorrento in Sorrento.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sorrento and Vesuvius?

    Get off the train at the Torre Annunziata-Oplonti station, which is closest to Vesuvius in Ercolano.

  • When is the first train from Sorrento to Vesuvius?

    The first train from Sorrento in Sorrento to Vesuvius in Ercolano is Napoli - Pompei - Sorrento. It leaves the Sorrento station at 6:30 AM.