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    Circumvesuviana Railway Service

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    Interesting Experience

    It was very stressful at the beginning, we couldn’t get on the first train to Sorrento because it was very full and no one would let us on. We felt very unsafe at the train station, and we had no idea what was going on....More

    Thank Chiara P
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Train from hell

    Train from Naples to Sorrento to be avoided at all costs. Packed full of pickpockets , locals and African robbers. No police presence . Probably taking a share of the profits.

    Thank Maganjo
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Value for money - at a price

    I used this line A couple of times to get from Sorrento to Pompeii and Sorrento to Herculaneum. It is easy to get tickets from the newsagents at Sorrento station and a single fair cost around €2.40. The trains are quite old and nothing great...More

    Thank grommit35
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    NO HVAC and a lot of stops but an inexpensive way to get from Sorrento to Naples

    This train makes a lot of stops and has no ac which is not good in July but it is a convenient and stress free way to travel from Sorrento to Naples.

    1  Thank Michelle M
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Not as bad as people are saying!

    I was originally totally put up with using this service after hearing the terrifying and dreadful reviews, however its not that bad! Yes, its crowded, its hot and its not that quick. However for the price (2.80 euros for Pompeii single way, 3.60 for Sorrento...More

    1  Thank Natalie S
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Dreadful - but also the best way to get around

    In other parts of Italy, the train service is good, modern and punctual. This, however, is quite different. EVERY train is late. But because ALL the trains are late, they run at the correct intervals. So basically, ignore the timetable, turn up at the station...More

    Thank Tony M
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Train ride from Napoli to Sorrento

    When you need to get from Napoli to Sorrento, but don't want to invest in a Taxi or Chauffeured car, then this the way to go. Approx. 4 € per head compared to 30€ per head, if you are at least 4 passengers in a...More

    Thank Passed50
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Be very careful of the pickpockets they are rife

    Had read about the pickpockets and thieves before travelling on this line but do be prepared and lock up your valuables, it was happening right in front of our eyes, a guy stands next to us, then a woman carrying a baby to distract everyone....More

    Thank An_ordinary_tourist
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Okish service. Faster than by road

    Booked travel online on their Campania Special Tourist Service. Disappointing. The reservations shown on the printed booking sheet don't mean a thing. Its first come first served to get a seat and they only open one set of doors on each of the two carriages...More

    Thank brixtontrev
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great option!

    We took the Circumvesuviana from Sorrento to Pompei scavi today. Cost was under €10.00 for the two of us, round trip. The train was clean inside, no garbage to be seen. We felt very safe at all times. A pair of local musicians busked on...More

    2  Thank sunscreen61
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    Denise L
    13 October 2017|
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    Response from raymondb944 | Reviewed this property |
    Denise. There are automated ticket machines at Naples Garibaldi. There is also a kiosk if you have problems and most staff speak english. The Circumvesuviana is separate from main railway station, but well signposted. I am... More
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    Terry H
    28 August 2017|
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    Response from Colin M | Reviewed this property |
    Yes. under the main station. Clearly signposted. Quite a large queue at ticket office though
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    Nora G
    10 July 2017|
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    I would use the Trainline EU app to purchase your tickets as it saves queuing and you don't have to print anything off as the tickets are held on your phone. I just made sure that I had downloaded the tickets at the hotel... More
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