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Where is Herculaneum? Here's your guide to location, directions & transport options
Herculaneum TicketsDirections
If you're planning to visit Herculaneum, there's plenty of bus, train and driving routes to get there. If you're arriving from Naples, Pompeii or Sorrento, use this handy travel guide to identify the most convenient route for you.
Where is the Archeological Park of Herculaneum located?
Address: Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy.
Discover the captivating echoes of ancient life at the Herculaneum ruins. Immerse yourself in the preserved remnants of a once-thriving Roman town, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The ruins provide a mesmerizing glimpse into the daily lives, art, and architecture of the past.
Nearest Landmark: Ercolano Scavi train station, 6 minutes away by walk.
Naples to Herculaneum
By train
By bus
Driving route
By train
Travel Time: 15 minutes
- Take the Circumvesuviana train from the Naples central train station.
- Get off at the Ercolano Scavi rail station, which is a 6-8 minute walk away from Herculaneum Ruins.
- Rail is the most budget-friendly option of transport while traveling to Herculaneum.
Travel time: 54 minutes to 1 hour
- Take the bus 254 towards Piazza Poli from the Garibaldi - Umberto I stop at Naples.
- Alight at the San Ciro stop and walk for about 1.3 km till you reach the Herculaneum ruins.
- Alternatively, you can take the 195 towards Circumvesuviana-Argine-Stazionamento from Garibaldi in Naples. At the intermediate stop S. Giovanni a Teduccio-Tartarone, take the 254 towards Piazza Poli.
- Alight at the San Ciro stop and walk for about 1.3 km till you reach the Herculaneum ruins.
Duration: 19-25 minutes
- Get on the A3 from Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Via Galileo Ferraris.
- Follow the A3 to Piazza Privata Luigi Sapio/Via Uliviin Portici. Take the exit toward Portici/Ercolano from A3.
- Take Via Panoramica and Via IV Novembre to SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18 in Ercolano.
- Driving is the fastest way to get from Naples to Herculaneum.
Pompeii to Herculaneum
By train
Driving route
Travel Time: Approximately 45 minutes
- From the Pompeii Santuario station, take the L44088 towards Napoli Porta Nolana.
- Disembark at the Ercolano Scavi station, from where the archeological park is 6-8 minutes away by walk.
- Rail is the most budget-friendly option of transport while traveling to Herculaneum.
Duration: 19 minutes
- Get on the A3/E45 fromSS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18.
- Follow the A3/E45 toVia Cupa Monti in Ercolano. Take the exit to Ercolano Scavi from A3/E45.
- Continue on Via Cupa Monti. Take Via A. Bordiga and Via A. Moro to SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18.
- Driving is the fastest way to get from Pompeii to Herculaneum.
Sorrento to Herculaneum
By train
By bus
Driving route
By train
Duration: 70-100 minutes
- From the Sorrento station, the L11094 towards Napoli Porta Nolana station.
- At Torre Annunziatta in Naples, take the 1.11020 towards Napoli Porta Nolana.
- Disembark at Ercolano Scavi station.
- Alternatively, from the Sorrento station, you can take the L111018 towards Napoli Porta Nolana and disembark at Ercolano Scavi.
- Rail is the most budget-friendly option of transport while traveling to Herculaneum.
Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes
- Take the Sorrento - Afragola 1012 towards Afragola from the Sorrento bus stop.
- Alight at the station 'Ercolano' and walk for 6 minutes to the ruins.
Duration: 58 minutes
- Follow SS145 andA3/E45 to Via Cupa Monti in Ercolano. Take exit Ercolano Scavi from A3/E45.
- Continue on Via Cupa Monti. Take Via A. Bordiga and Via A. Moro to SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18.
- Turn right on to SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18 (signs for Napoli/Portici). The park will be on your left.
- Driving is the fastest way to get from Sorrento to Herculaneum.
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Frequently asked questions about Herculaneum location
Where is Herculaneum located?
Herculaneum is located in the town of Ercolano, South East of Naples. Its official address is Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy.
Which is the closest train station to Herculaneum?
The Ercolano Scavi is the closest train station to Herculaneum Ruins.
What train routes go to the Ercolani Scavi station at Herculaneum?
The Circumvesuviana train from the Naples Garibaldi station goes to the Herculaneum ruins. If you're arriving from Pompeii, then take the L44088 from the Pompeii Santuario station and disembark at Ercolano Scavi. If you're coming from Sorrento, take the L111018 from the Sorrento station and get off at Ercolano Scavi.
What is the closest bus stop to Herculaneum?
The closest bus stop to Herculaneum is Ercolano Scavi. From here, the ruins are just under 6 minutes by walk.
Which is the closest airport to Herculaneum? How do I get from the airport to the ruins?
The closest airport to Herculaneum is the Naples-Capodichino International Airport. From the airport, you can take the bus shuttle to the Piazza Garibaldi station, from where you can take the Circumvesuviana train to Herculaneum.
Can I get to the Archeological Park of Herculaneum on foot?
Yes, once you're in Herculaneum it's possible to walk to the ruins. From the Ercolano Scavi rail station, the site is an easy 6-minute walk.
What if I can't find parking at the Herculaneum Ruins?
if you cannot find a spot in the municipal parking lot at Viale dei Papiri Ercolanesi, you can park for free at unguarded parking lots nearby.
How can I ask for directions to Herculaneum in Italian?
To ask Where is Herculaneum, say “Dove si trova la Herculaneum?” To ask for directions (how do I get to Herculaneum?) say “Come arrivare alla Herculaneum?”
Does the Campania Express railway ticket from Naples to Herculaneum include entry to the ruins?
Entry tickets to Herculaneum archeological park are not included in your Campania express tickets. The Campania Express is only a high-speed train service connecting Naples and Herculaneum. Click on Campania Express One-Way Tickets: Naples Porta Nolana to/from Herculaneum to book your ticket.
I'm a local arriving from the nearby town of Portici. What is my best transport option to get to Herculaneum?
The best option is to drive. By car, you can arrive from Portici in about 6 minutes, subject to traffic conditions. Head south-west toward SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18.