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You can reach Herculaneum by Circumvesuviana, a local commuter train connecting Naples to Sorrento, and stopping at all the important achaeological sites in-between. Tickets are priced depending on the length of your journey, and are valid for a certain number of minutes, including return trips (if they are within the time limit). Buy your ticket directly at the station, and if there is time remaining at the end of your trip you can use it to connect with local city busses. You can see ticket prices at the site below.
Main Stops: Napoli Centrali Train Station (lower level), Pompeii Scavi (archaeological site), Ercolano (archaeological site), Sorrento (via degli Aranci, five minutes by foot to city center).
Many people report having purses or wallets stolen on this train. I personally did not have any problems, nor did my family when they visited. It's always best to keep your hands on your purse at all times, and to keep your valuables where wandering eyes (and hands) can't see them!
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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From the main train station in Naples, buy a ticket on the Circumvesuviano train for a small fare and travel to Ercolano (Herculaneum). (Ignore the little old man who wants to buy your ticket for you; he'll want money.) From the Ercolano station, walk down the hill, following the "Scavi" signs and you'll be at the archeological site. Stop at one of the little stores and pick up a bottle of water Ask for directions, even if you don't need them. The clerk will like you asking.
Written Jun 22, 2007
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From the main train station in Naples, buy a ticket on the Circumvesuviano train for a small fare and travel to Ercolano (Herculaneum). (Ignore the little old...
Q: Hello, Does anyone know if you can visit both and if not, what's better: Herculaneum or Pompeii. Is the first better than the...
A: Yes, you can visit both, and as for which is better, well hmmm, they're both remarkable in their own ways. Pompei is spectacular for its size and Vesuvian backdrop,...
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The Ruins of the Roman Resort Town
I visited Herculaneum as a side-trip from Pompeii (which was a side trip from Sorrento). I enjoyed my visit to Herculaneum more than my visit to Pompeii, because there were fewer crowds and there was...
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Herculaneum - more than just another Pompeji
Herculamneum is much more than the " smaller brother " of Pompeji... ...In fact there a some reasons to visit Herculaneum as well, when you are interested in every-day-life of the old Romans
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On the same day I visited Pompeii, I also went to Ercolano. Ercolano (or also called Herculaneum) is quite similar to Pompeii, but not as well known. Herculaneum/Ercolano is located in the city of......
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Only part of Herculaneum has been excavated because a modern town sits atop most of it.
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Pompeii, the doomed city swallowed by Mount Vesuvius back in the time of ancient Rome.
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