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Mount Vesuvius: Transport Only from Ercolano by Vesuvio Express

Easy transport from Ercolano to the summit of Vesuvius on the Vesuvio Express

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A dirt hiking trail with a wooden fence winds along a mountainside, offering a view of green hills and a blue sky with clouds.
Aerial view of a mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, surrounded by green forest and distant hazy mountains.
A white bus with "Vesuvio Express" branding shows a mountain design and red accents, parked on a road. Passengers' arms are visible.
A wooden staircase leading up a rocky mountainside with distant views of a landscape and ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater with surrounding ridged terrain, overlooking a coastal city and mountainous landscape.
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Duration3 hrs
LocationErcolano

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Mount Vesuvius

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Vesuvius Park

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The experience

Easy transport from Ercolano to the summit of Vesuvius on the Vesuvio Express

With the best views of the Gulf of Naples and lush greenery at its base, Vesuvius is the picture of tranquility – but nearly 2,000 years ago it reigned devastation on the Italian coast. The fossilized remains of humans struck down by ash are the most powerful reminder of mother nature's unbridled power.

Journey directly to the top of Vesuvius aboard the comfortable Vesuvio Express shuttle bus, with pick-up and drop-off at Herculaneum. It's by far the easiest and fastest route to the crater.

*Vesuvio Express Timetable**

The Vesuvio Express schedule is really easy to remember. The bus departs **every 40 minutes** from Herculaneum Railway Station, starting at 09:30. The final departure is indicated by the Vesuvio Express closing time on this page.

You can find a more detailed Vesuvio Express timetable at Herculaneum Railway Station.

What’s included

  • Roundtrip coach transfer from Ercolano

Not included

  • Entry to Mount Vesuvius
  • Guided tour

Where to go

Mount Vesuvius

Ercolano Piazzale Stazione

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Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

One way takes 20 minutes

Buses run every hour

If the site closes due to severe weather, the tour could be rescheduled or refunded

The last return bus is at the indicated closing time of the Vesuvio Express

The entrance fee to the Vesuvius is not included

Before purchase

In case of bad weather, Vesuvius could be closed, you can enjoy a panoramic tour around the cone

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket to the staff at the meeting point: Ercolano, Piazzale Stazione Circumvesuviana

The staff will give you a paper voucher before getting on the bus. You will be also able to select the available departure time with the staff, the departure is selected according to the time of the entrance ticket

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time at the meeting point

Buses run every hour. There is luggage storage available on-site

After your visit, you can hop on the Vesuvio Express bus back to Herculaneum where you hop off, at Piazzale Gran Cono

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