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Compare bus, flight, and train for Rome to Ercolano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Ercolano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $402.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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$36 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $402 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Ercolano
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Ercolano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Ercolano:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Ercolano costing on average $36.
A bus is $383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ercolano costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Ercolano take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 16m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly $33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 vs $68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Ercolano
How to get from Rome to Ercolano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Ercolano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
38279:00 AM 2h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 11:40 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
38279:00 AM 2h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 11:40 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9975 · Itabus | 101312:40 PM 1h54 Rome Termini 2:34 PM Ercolano, Piazza Trieste $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
9903 · Itabus | 10117:40 AM 1h54 Rome Termini 9:34 AM Ercolano, Piazza Trieste $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
9919 · Itabus | 101312:30 PM 2h04 Rome Termini 2:34 PM Ercolano, Piazza Trieste $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
9998 · Itabus | 101311:40 AM 2h54 Rome Termini 2:34 PM Ercolano, Piazza Trieste $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
120111:15 AM 2h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 1:55 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
27016:35 AM 2h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 9:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
14019:30 AM 2h40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 12:10 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ2038 · AZ12532:30 PM 5h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 7:40 PM Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport $384 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ2044 · AZ12532:00 PM 5h40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 7:40 PM Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport $384 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ2080 · AZ12533:30 PM 4h10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 7:40 PM Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport $400 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Ercolano:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Ercolano costing on average $36.
A bus is $383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Ercolano costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Ercolano take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 58 trains per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Ercolano as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Napoli, Autostazione Metropark.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Torre del Greco station.
- Travel with ITA to go to Ercolano by flight.
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Salemi, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marozzi, Sindbad to go to Ercolano by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Ercolano by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
- 20 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Salemi, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marozzi, Sindbad.
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