How to Get to Herculaneum (Ercolano)

Where Is Herculaneum?

The ruins sit in the middle of the modern town of Ercolano, between Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The entrance is at Corso Resina 187, about 6 minutes on foot from Ercolano Scavi station on the Circumvesuviana line. Most people come by train from Naples. Driving is possible too, but the park has no car park of its own.

How to Get to Ercolano

By Car
By Bus
By Train
Walking

Take the A3 Napoli-Salerno motorway and leave at the Ercolano Scavi exit. There is no parking inside the park, but municipal car parks on Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi are a short walk from the entrance.

Herculaneum: Entrance Ticket

Highlights

Discover a remarkably conserved Roman town frozen in time by volcanic eruption.

Enjoy easy entry with fast-track access.

Immerse yourself with a downloadable audio guide available in multiple languages.

Stroll through breathtaking mosaics, frescoes, and ancient architecture.

Visit at flexible hours with admission until an hour and a half before closing.

Herculaneum: Entrance Ticket + Guided Tour

Highlights

Priority entry to avoid breakfast.

Know the history of Herculaneum thanks to a professional archaeologist.

Tour approximately two hours.

Available in Spanish and other four languages.

Group limited to 20 people for a more personalized experience.

Herculaneum: Guided Tour + Round-trip Journey from Naples

Highlights

Experience an expert-led tour through a remarkably preserved archaeological site.

Visit key historic locations such as the House of the Deer and the Forum baths.

Benefit from roundtrip transport between Naples and Herculaneum.

Enjoy a comprehensive exploration lasting around three hours.

Available live guides speak English, Italian, and Spanish.

Herculaneum: Round-trip transport from Naples by bus

Highlights

Benefit from roundtrip bus transportation between Naples and Herculaneum.

Have an assistant available on the bus to help throughout your ride.

Experience well-timed departures from a central location in Naples.

Explore the legendary city linked to Hercules and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Access a comfortable and reliable transport option for your visit.

FAQs About Ercolano Directions

What is the closest train station to Herculaneum?

Ercolano Scavi, on the Circumvesuviana line. The entrance is about a 6-minute walk away.

Which train do I take from Naples?

Take the Circumvesuviana from Napoli Garibaldi, below Napoli Centrale, toward Sorrento, and get off at Ercolano Scavi.

Is there parking at Herculaneum?

The park has no car park of its own. Use the municipal car parks on Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi, a short walk from the entrance.

Can I get to Herculaneum by metro?

Not directly. Take Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to Garibaldi and change to the Circumvesuviana.

How long does it take to get from Naples to Ercolano?

About 20 minutes by train from Napoli Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavi, plus the short walk to the entrance.

Is the walk from the station difficult?

No. It is a short, downhill walk along Via IV Novembre. Coming back, it is uphill.

How do I get to Herculaneum from Naples airport?

Take the Alibus to Napoli Centrale, then the Circumvesuviana to Ercolano Scavi. You can also take a taxi from the airport.