Sorrento to Naples and v.v. CV questions
May 2nd, 2004, 07:44 PM
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Sorrento to Naples and v.v. CV questions
I just learned that the CV is a private rail line and rail passes are not valid on this route. Can anyone confirm this? Second, anyone know the estimated cost for the trip between Naples and Sorrento -- is there 1st & 2nd class cars; food/drink available; and are reservations and tickets needed in advance in mid-summer? Appeciate all your help!
May 2nd, 2004, 09:53 PM
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The Circumvesuviana is a rpivate railroad line, similar to the NYC subway system. The total cost to go from Naples to Sorrento is only a couple of euros.
You simply go downstairs at Napoli Centrale, pay your money and get on. The stop for Pompeii is the Pompeii Scavi station, you can also vist the ruins at Herculaneum by the train.
You simply go downstairs at Napoli Centrale, pay your money and get on. The stop for Pompeii is the Pompeii Scavi station, you can also vist the ruins at Herculaneum by the train.
May 3rd, 2004, 05:34 AM
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Aw, come on, Steve, this is one train I have not been on, don't laugh! mmr41's description makes it sound comparable to the Metrolink in L.A. -- a commuter train. Is that bascially what it is?
Approximately how long is the ride? I almost hate to ask if it's air conditioned, but I will anyway. Is there a place to stow luggage? Under the seat? Overhead bins?
The ferry is starting to sound pretty good! Similar price?
Approximately how long is the ride? I almost hate to ask if it's air conditioned, but I will anyway. Is there a place to stow luggage? Under the seat? Overhead bins?
The ferry is starting to sound pretty good! Similar price?
May 3rd, 2004, 05:55 AM
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It is a commuter line. No ac and no place to store luggage. There is room at the end of the cars for luggage but I would not leave it unattended. The ride will take about an hour. The ferry is more expensive and not all ferries are equal. The rates depend on whether it's a ferry or hydrofoil. You would also have to get yourself from the train station to the port to catch the ferry so add in taxi cost.
May 3rd, 2004, 05:58 AM
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Yup, CV rail cars are more like subway cars than inter-city train cars: some open space, not very comfy seats, used daily by workers and students. The longest ride would be about an hour; it links to other local lines, and to the national train system at Napoli Centrale. Just like a subways in the US and
Europe, but above ground for the most part.
Here's the website: http://www.vesuviana.it/reti.htm.
Even if you can't read Italian, the photos will give you an idea of what to expect. Buon viaggio.
Europe, but above ground for the most part.
Here's the website: http://www.vesuviana.it/reti.htm.
Even if you can't read Italian, the photos will give you an idea of what to expect. Buon viaggio.
