Rail Europe has added Campania Express to its Italian rail portfolio, giving travelers a more direct way to explore some of southern Italy’s most visited destinations without relying on rental cars, private transfers or crowded local trains. The service connects Naples with Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento along the historic Circumvesuviana railway line, placing archaeological sites, coastal towns and views of Mount Vesuvius into one practical route.
The addition is especially useful for visitors building itineraries around Naples and the Bay of Naples. Many travelers arrive in the region with a short list of essential stops: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrentine Peninsula. Campania Express makes those places easier to combine, particularly for travelers who want to avoid driving in summer traffic or navigating multiple local transport options.
The route links Naples with key stations including Ercolano Scavi, Pompei Scavi, Castellammare di Stabia, Vico Equense, Meta di Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Sant’Agnello and Sorrento. The Naples-Pompeii journey takes around 40 minutes, making it realistic for day-trippers to visit the ruins and continue toward the coast in the same itinerary.
A Tourist-Focused Train for Campania
Campania Express is designed specifically for leisure travelers. Unlike regular local services on the same corridor, it offers reserved seating, air-conditioned coaches and dedicated luggage space. It also makes fewer intermediate stops, creating a smoother option for visitors who are moving between major tourist sites rather than commuting between local towns.
That positioning matters because Campania is one of Italy’s most rewarding but logistically demanding regions for first-time visitors. Pompeii and Herculaneum are close to Naples, but the area’s popularity can make roads congested, especially during the warmer months. Sorrento adds another layer of demand, drawing travelers with its sea views, lemon groves, hotels, restaurants and access to the Amalfi Coast and Capri.
For travelers, the train creates a simple framework: start in Naples, visit ancient Roman sites near Vesuvius, then continue toward the coast. Herculaneum is also one of the closest rail gateways for reaching Mount Vesuvius, making the service useful for travelers interested in both archaeology and landscape.
For travel advisors, the Rail Europe integration is just as important. Campania Express is now available through Rail Europe’s agent platform and API, allowing professionals and partners to add the service into broader European rail itineraries. That makes it easier to package regional travel beyond Italy’s gateway cities and better connect the familiar Rome–Florence–Venice circuit with the south.
The launch also reflects growing demand for rail-based travel in Europe. Travelers increasingly want itineraries that reduce car dependency, simplify transfers and connect cultural sites in a more relaxed way. In Campania, rail can also improve the visitor experience by removing some of the stress associated with parking, traffic and summer crowds.
Italy remains one of Rail Europe’s most popular destinations, and Campania Express gives the company a stronger regional product in a high-demand leisure market. For visitors, the value is straightforward: more comfort than a standard local train, more structure than a self-drive day, and easier access to some of southern Italy’s most iconic places.
From Pompeii’s ancient streets to Sorrento’s coastal atmosphere, Campania Express helps turn a complex regional route into a more manageable journey. For travelers planning southern Italy this summer, it gives Campania another reason to be explored by rail.
