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8 best day trips from Naples

Where to go when you want a day away from Naples, and how long it really takes.

Updated 23 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

The classic day trip from Naples is Pompeii (About 35–40 minutes by train). The closest option is Herculaneum, about 10 km away.

Day trips in this guide: 8
Closest: Herculaneum (10 km)
Most popular: Pompeii

Day trips compared

Day trips from Naples: distance, time and transport
Destination	Distance	Travel time	How	Best for
Pompeii	25 km	About 35–40 minutes by train	Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi	First-timers, Culture, Families
Herculaneum	10 km	About 20 minutes by train	Circumvesuviana to Ercolano Scavi	Culture, Families, Quiet stays
Mount Vesuvius	20 km	About 1 hour by bus or shuttle	Shuttle bus from Ercolano or Pompei, then a 30–45 minute walk	Families, First-timers
Capri	35 km	About 45–50 minutes by fast ferry	Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello	Couples, Luxury, First-timers
Amalfi Coast	65 km	About 1.5–2.5 hours by bus or ferry	Ferry or SITA bus via Sorrento; organised tours	Couples, Luxury, Beach
Sorrento	50 km	About 40 minutes by ferry or 1 hour by train	Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello or Circumvesuviana	Families, Couples
Royal Palace of Caserta	30 km	About 40 minutes by train	Regional train to Caserta	Culture, Families
Procida	25 km	About 40 minutes by fast ferry	Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello or ferry from Calata Porta di Massa	Couples, Quiet stays, Beach

The day trips

25 km · About 35–40 minutes by train

1.Pompeii

The Roman town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79 is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, with streets, houses, frescoes, bathhouses, an amphitheatre and plaster casts of victims. It is huge; allow at least four to five hours.

Getting there: Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi
Best for: First-timers, Culture, Families

10 km · About 20 minutes by train

2.Herculaneum

Smaller and better preserved than Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried by volcanic material that preserved wooden beams, upper floors and vivid mosaics. It can be seen in two to three hours.

Getting there: Circumvesuviana to Ercolano Scavi
Best for: Culture, Families, Quiet stays

20 km · About 1 hour by bus or shuttle

3.Mount Vesuvius

A gravel path climbs the cone of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii to the crater rim, with views over the Bay of Naples. Access to the crater path is by timed ticket and can close in bad weather.

Getting there: Shuttle bus from Ercolano or Pompei, then a 30–45 minute walk
Best for: Families, First-timers

35 km · About 45–50 minutes by fast ferry

4.Capri

The island's limestone cliffs, the Faraglioni rocks, the Piazzetta, the gardens of Augustus and boat trips around the coast make a classic day out. The Blue Grotto visit depends on calm seas.

Getting there: Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello
Best for: Couples, Luxury, First-timers

65 km · About 1.5–2.5 hours by bus or ferry

5.Amalfi Coast

Cliffside towns such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello hang above the sea along one of Europe's most famous coastal roads. Ferries avoid the road traffic in season; consider staying overnight.

Getting there: Ferry or SITA bus via Sorrento; organised tours
Best for: Couples, Luxury, Beach

50 km · About 40 minutes by ferry or 1 hour by train

6.Sorrento

A clifftop resort town of lemon groves, limoncello shops and views back across the bay to Vesuvius, and a gateway to the Amalfi Coast and Capri.

Getting there: Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello or Circumvesuviana
Best for: Families, Couples

30 km · About 40 minutes by train

7.Royal Palace of Caserta

The Bourbon kings' 18th-century palace, one of the largest royal residences in Europe, has grand state rooms and a park of fountains and cascades stretching about 3 km to an English garden.

Getting there: Regional train to Caserta
Best for: Culture, Families

25 km · About 40 minutes by fast ferry

8.Procida

The smallest island in the bay has pastel-painted fishing harbours such as Marina Corricella, quiet lanes and small beaches; it was Italian Capital of Culture in 2022.

Getting there: Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello or ferry from Calata Porta di Massa
Best for: Couples, Quiet stays, Beach

Day-trip tips

Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
Keep bags in front of you on the Circumvesuviana, where pickpockets operate.
For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.

Questions travellers ask

+What is the best day trip from Naples?

Pompeii. The Roman town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79 is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, with streets, houses, frescoes, bathhouses, an amphitheatre and plaster casts of victims.

+How long does it take to get from Naples to Pompeii?

About 35–40 minutes by train — Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi, about 25 km.

+How long does it take to get from Naples to Herculaneum?

About 20 minutes by train — Circumvesuviana to Ercolano Scavi, about 10 km.