Campania Express suspended from 1 October 2026: how to reach Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by Circumvesuviana
The Campania Express, EAV's tourist train between Naples and Sorrento, has been suspended since 1 October 2026 until further notice. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento are still easy to reach on the regular Circumvesuviana, about 35-40 minutes to Pompeii.
At a glance
- Campania Express
- Suspended from 1 October 2026, until further notice
- Alternative
- Circumvesuviana Naples-Sorrento line
- Where from
- Porta Nolana or Garibaldi (below the Central Station)
- Refund
- Form at eavsrl.it/reclami with your ticket code
- EAV info
- Toll-free 800 211 388
What has changed
- The Campania Express, back since 28 March 2026 with 8 trips a day, stopped on 1 October.
- EAV has not given a restart date.
- All regular Circumvesuviana lines keep running.
By Circumvesuviana
Take the Naples-Sorrento line from Porta Nolana or Garibaldi, on the underground level of the Central Station.
| Destination | Stop | Time from Naples |
|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum | Ercolano Scavi | about 20 minutes, then a 10-minute walk |
| Pompeii | Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri | about 35-40 minutes |
| Sorrento | Sorrento (end of the line) | about 1 hour 10 |
Check current timetables on the EAV website or app.
If you already had a ticket
- Bought from EAV for travel after 30 September: fill in the form at eavsrl.it/reclami with the alphanumeric code and attach the ticket as PDF or JPEG.
- Bought on Omio, Distribusion or other platforms: ask that platform for the refund.
- Questions: 800 211 388 or [email protected].
Tip: for Sorrento there is also the hydrofoil from Molo Beverello, about 40 minutes: check sailings, as there are fewer in low season.
Day trips by train
- Naples to Pompeiiruins, tickets and hours
- Naples to Herculaneumthe ruins below Vesuvius
- Naples to Sorrentotrain, ferry and bus
- November strikesEAV stops on 21 November
Frequently asked questions
Will the Campania Express come back?
Not for now: EAV suspended it from 1 October 2026 until further notice, with no restart date. The new management has said it wants to focus on the regular Circumvesuviana service.
How do I get to Pompeii without the Campania Express?
Take the Circumvesuviana Naples-Sorrento line from Porta Nolana or Garibaldi and get off at Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri, about 35-40 minutes, near the Porta Marina entrance.
Are Circumvesuviana stations accessible?
Not all of them: Napoli Garibaldi, Ercolano and Sant'Agnello are not accessible for people with reduced mobility; Castellammare and Pompei are accessible only towards Sorrento.
How do I get a Campania Express refund?
If you bought from EAV, fill in the complaints form at eavsrl.it/reclami with your ticket code. If you bought on Omio or Distribusion, ask that platform.
Where to stay near the Circumvesuviana at Garibaldi
47 places to stay in the Central Station area on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
