Travellers heading to southern Italy now have an additional way to explore Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train thanks to the addition of Campania Express to Rail Europe’s portfolio.
For many travellers, Italy begins with Rome, Florence or Venice. Campania Express offers another reason to say “Ciao Campania”, inviting visitors to discover a different side of the country — from the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the sea views, lemon groves and laid-back atmosphere of Sorrento.
Operating between Naples and Sorrento, the route threads its way through some of southern Italy’s best-known landscapes, linking archaeological treasures, seaside towns and views of Mount Vesuvius along the way.
To complement the existing rail services already available across the region, Campania Express provides a tourist-focused alternative designed specifically for visitors exploring Campania’s most popular attractions.
Nearly 2,000 years after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius froze Pompeii in time, visitors can travel between Naples and the world-famous archaeological site in around 40 minutes. The route also serves Herculaneum, another remarkably preserved Roman city and one of the closest gateways to Mount Vesuvius.
Further south, the train continues towards the Sorrentine Peninsula, where colourful coastal towns, sweeping sea views and the region’s famous lemon groves have long attracted travellers from around the world.
Along the journey, passengers can watch the landscapes of the Bay of Naples unfold from their seats, travelling between archaeological sites, seaside resorts and local villages without needing to navigate roads, parking or busy summer traffic.
Campania Express stops at:
• Naples
• Herculaneum (Herculaneum Excavations)
• Pompeii (Pompeii Scavi)
• Castellammare di Stabia
• Vico Equense
• Half of Sorrento
• Plan of Sorrento
• Sant’Agnello
• Sorrento
Designed with leisure travellers in mind, Campania Express offers reserved seating, air conditioning and dedicated luggage space. With fewer intermediate stops than regular local services, it provides a comfortable and convenient way to travel between some of Campania’s best-known attractions.
From the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the sea views of Sorrento, Campania Express brings together some of southern Italy’s most iconic experiences in a single journey. With Mount Vesuvius never far from view and Naples just 40 minutes from Pompeii by train, the route offers a relaxed alternative for visitors looking to explore the region by rail.
For travellers planning a trip to southern Italy, Campania Express offers an easy way to combine some of the region’s biggest highlights in a single itinerary — from Pompeii and Herculaneum to the cafés, coastlines and sea views of Sorrento.