Two sites, one trip
Pompeii and Herculaneum: combined tickets and trips
Pompeii and Herculaneum are twenty minutes apart by train. Seeing both on the same trip is the most efficient move in archaeological Campania — as long as you don't try to rush everything.
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Quick summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price from | Varies by date and availability: the live price is in the booking widget above |
| Distance between sites | about 15 km, 20 minutes on the Circumvesuviana |
| Total time | 7–9 hours door to door from Naples |
| Booking | Recommended: Pompeii time slots sell out |
| Best order | Pompeii in the morning, Herculaneum in the afternoon |
How the combined ticket works
There's no single state-issued ticket covering both. Combo packages pair two separate admissions in one booking, often with a timed slot at each site. The benefit is logistical more than financial.
- One booking, two separate QR codes.
- Time slots already coordinated to leave room for the transfer.
- Some packages include transport or a guide — check what's included before you buy.
The itinerary that works
- 1Leave Naples from Porta Nolana or Garibaldi on the Circumvesuviana towards Sorrento.
- 2Get off at Pompei Scavi–Villa dei Misteri and give the site three hours, entering at opening.
- 3Eat near the Porta Marina entrance or grab something quick.
- 4Take the train back towards Naples and get off at Ercolano Scavi.
- 5Two hours at Herculaneum, with the House of the Deer and the beach chambers as priorities.
- 6Back in Naples by evening.
Don't reverse the order. Pompeii demands more energy and more daylight; arriving at 14:00 means seeing half of it.
With or without an organised tour
| Format | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| DIY by train | Cheap, flexible pace | You manage timings and transfers |
| Package with transport | Zero logistics, guide often included | Fixed schedule, less free time |
| Private tour | Tailored pace | Higher cost |
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a single Pompeii–Herculaneum ticket?
There's a combined Vesuvian-sites ticket valid across several parks within a set number of days; reseller packages instead pair two admissions in one booking.
Are two hours really enough at Herculaneum after Pompeii?
Yes, if you arrive with a priority list. The site is compact and distances inside are short.
Is the train reliable?
The Circumvesuviana is frequent but can run late — leave a thirty-minute buffer between sites.
Better from Naples or Sorrento?
Both work; they're on the same line. From Sorrento the journey is about twenty minutes longer.
Can I add Vesuvius?
Not in one day. Pair Vesuvius with Herculaneum and keep Pompeii for another day.
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Updated 2026-08-04 · Official source