The average train between Rome and Ercolano takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Rome to Ercolano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rome and Ercolano. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Ercolano at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Napoli Centrale and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Ercolano station via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Rome to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ercolano Scavi station.
Book your Rome to Ercolano train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Ercolano is 196.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Ercolano Scavi via Napoli Centrale and Napoli P. Garibaldi in around 1h 38m.