Pompeii is 30 minutes from our door
One of the greatest advantages of staying at B&B La Peonia is our strategic location: we are just 150 metres from Naples Central Station, where the Circumvesuviana train departs — taking you directly to the Pompeii Excavations in about 30 minutes. No taxi, no car, no parking. Just convenience.
How to get to Pompeii by train (recommended)
Circumvesuviana — the simplest way
The Circumvesuviana is the regional train connecting Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Torre Annunziata and Sorrento.
- Take the Circumvesuviana towards Sorrento
- Get off at “Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri” station
- The excavations are 50 metres from the train exit
- Journey time: 35–40 minutes | Cost: approx. €3.50 return
What to see in Pompeii
- House of the Vettii — the finest mosaics and frescoes in Pompeii
- Lupanare — the ancient Roman brothel with original frescoes
- Large Theatre — the perfectly preserved Roman theatre
- Amphitheatre — the oldest Roman amphitheatre in the world
- Via dell’Abbondanza — the main street of ancient Pompeii
- Forum — the heart of the city with the Temple of Jupiter and Vesuvius in the background
Practical tips
- Opening hours: April–October 9:00–19:00 | November–March 9:00–17:00
- Full ticket: €18 | Free for under 18s
- Tip: Book online at pompeiisites.org to avoid queues
- Time needed: minimum 3–4 hours
Pompeii + Vesuvius: the perfect combination
Buses to Vesuvius also depart from Pompeii station. You can combine a morning visit to the excavations with an afternoon ascent to the crater — an unforgettable experience!
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