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lolochaun Mar 9th, 2014 09:48 AM

Amalfi transport to Pompeii ruins
 
Hi, my mom and I are leaving Amalfi (the actual coast town) and heading to the Pompeii ruins around 9-10AM on a Friday this June and were wondering the fastest way to do this and was wondering if anyone would know of a reliable place I can book this online in advance. Thanks!

WWK Mar 9th, 2014 10:18 AM

The fastest and most expensive way is to hire a driver to take you there. Is that what you had in mind?

Three to check for pricing:

Guenmar Travel based in Sorrento

Francesco Marrapese

tourofitaly.com

PalenQ Mar 9th, 2014 10:23 AM

Or you can take a boat or bus to Sorrento then the CircumVesuviana train a few miles right to the ruins entrance (Pompeii Scavi train station) - bus and train costs a few euros and is straight forward.

PalenQ Mar 9th, 2014 10:23 AM

Or you can take a boat or bus to Sorrento then the CircumVesuviana train a few miles right to the ruins entrance (Pompeii Scavi train station) - bus and train costs a few euros and is straight forward.

PalenQ Mar 9th, 2014 02:20 PM

a private car you take two ways and I guess it just waits, with meter running, while you tour the ruins?

Sounds very very expensive - rather mix with the locals on public transit and save a few hundred bucks perhaps.

WWK Mar 9th, 2014 04:00 PM

A private car would be considered a half or full day tour, depending on the number of hours. I agree that it's the most expensive way to see Pompeii, but the OP did ask for the fastest way to do it!

nytraveler Mar 9th, 2014 05:27 PM

Agree that taking a bus and train to Pompeii could be a lengthy trek. And ferry to Sorrento to train would depend on the times of the ferries - they don;t run that often.

I hope you are planning on arriving there by 10 am - it is very hot during the afternoon and there is practically no shade.

WWK Mar 9th, 2014 05:55 PM

lolochaun,

You might consider seeing Pompeii on your way back to Rome, if in fact Rome is your next destination after Amalfi. You could either take a private car ( expensive, depending on how many passengers) or, take public transportation, then the fast train from Naples to Rome ( 70 minutes).

PalenQ Mar 10th, 2014 10:05 AM

There is luggage storage at the the entrance to the ruins by the Pompeii Scavi train station.

lolochaun Mar 15th, 2014 03:57 PM

Thanks! Any more recommendations for drivers from Amalfi to Pompeii is appreciated.


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