Mount Vesuvius Guide: Crater Entry, Transport & Booking
2 - 3 h (crater trail only, excluding transport)
National Park / Volcano Trail
Active volcano; famous 79 AD eruption
Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio, Ercolano/Torre del Greco area, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€10.00
€8.00
09:00 - 15:00 to 09:00 - 18:00, varying by month
Mandatory timed-entry reservation for all visitors, including standalone ticket buyers.
| Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec | Gran Cono | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Mar, Oct | Gran Cono | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Apr-Jun, Sep | Gran Cono | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Jul-Aug | Gran Cono | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Last Admission: Varies seasonally with closing time; see openingHours.
Closed On: The trail closes automatically on orange-level (or higher) Civil Protection weather alerts (wind, rain, snow). Consumer refund mechanics for a weather closure are not explicitly published by the park — treat as UNKNOWN pending direct confirmation.
Free Admission Dates: None found beyond the free-eligibility categories listed above.
Access to the Gran Cono crater-rim trail only. Does not include transport from Naples/Ercolano/Pompei, and does not include a guide.
| Ticket | Price | Includes Transport? | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crater entry, adult | €10.00 (€11.68 online) | No | Mandatory, online only |
| Crater entry, reduced | €8.00 (€9.55 online) | No | Mandatory, online only |
| EAV bus transport (Ercolano to park entrance) | Not independently confirmed against a primary source | N/A — transport only | On-site/app |
Overview & Visitor Introduction
Mount Vesuvius is the active volcano whose 79 AD eruption buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. Visitors today can walk the Gran Cono trail to the crater rim, a route managed by the Ente Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio.
Crater entry (EUR 10.00, EUR 11.68 online including the booking fee) is entirely separate from transport to the park entrance — no single ticket covers both. Advance online booking is mandatory for crater entry; there are no on-site ticket sales.
History & Significance
Vesuvius's most famous eruption, in 79 AD, buried Pompeii, Herculaneum, and surrounding settlements, preserving them for modern archaeology while killing thousands of residents. It remains an active volcano, monitored continuously, and is one of the most densely populated volcanic areas in the world.
The Ente Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio manages public access to the Gran Cono crater trail, with visitor numbers capped and access closed during adverse weather.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Crater Rim
A walkway around part of the active crater, with views into its interior.
Bay of Naples Views
On a clear day, panoramic views over Naples, the bay, and Capri.
The Gran Cono Trail
The single officially managed path to the crater, roughly 30-45 minutes each way.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Naples PassesNot included on any current Campania Artecard tier or on Turbopass Naples's City Pass. Turbopass offers only a 15% discount on a third-party guided half-day Vesuvius tour — a discount on a commercial guided-tour product, not park entry itself.
Campania Artecard — Napoli 3 Giorni
Not included. Not found among this tier's participating-sites lists — Vesuvius entry is not confirmed as an Artecard component on this tier.
Campania Artecard — Napoli 3 Giorni Giovani
Not included. Not found among this tier's participating-sites lists — Vesuvius entry is not confirmed as an Artecard component on this tier.
Campania Artecard — Campania 3 Giorni
Not included. Not found among this tier's participating-sites lists — Vesuvius entry is not confirmed as an Artecard component on this tier.
Campania Artecard — Campania 3 Giorni Giovani
Not included. Not found among this tier's participating-sites lists — Vesuvius entry is not confirmed as an Artecard component on this tier.
Campania Artecard — Campania 7 Giorni
Not included. The official page for this tier states Gran Cono (Vesuvius crater) access is currently suspended for cardholders. This is an access-management suspension of the pass's own Vesuvius component, not evidence that the crater trail itself is closed — the trail remains independently bookable to the general public.
Campania Artecard — 365 Lite
Not included. Not found among this tier's participating-sites lists — Vesuvius entry is not confirmed as an Artecard component on this tier.
Campania Artecard — 365 Lite Giovani
Not included. Not found among this tier's participating-sites lists — Vesuvius entry is not confirmed as an Artecard component on this tier.
Campania Artecard — 365 Abbonamento Gold
Not included. The official page for this tier states Gran Cono (Vesuvius crater) access is currently suspended for cardholders. This is an access-management suspension of the pass's own Vesuvius component, not evidence that the crater trail itself is closed — the trail remains independently bookable to the general public.
Campania Artecard — 365 Abbonamento Gold Giovani
Not included. The official page for this tier states Gran Cono (Vesuvius crater) access is currently suspended for cardholders. This is an access-management suspension of the pass's own Vesuvius component, not evidence that the crater trail itself is closed — the trail remains independently bookable to the general public.
Turbopass Naples City Pass
Not included. Mount Vesuvius does not appear among the Naples City Pass's included attractions. Only a 15% discount on a third-party guided half-day Vesuvius tour (and 15% on a Pompeii+Vesuvius day tour) is offered via the pass's discount-partner scheme — this is a discount on a commercial guided-tour product, not park entry itself.
Turbopass Naples Flex Pass
Not confirmed by the provider. The Naples Flex Pass's own selectable-attraction pool was not independently confirmed to be identical to the City Pass's included-attractions list.
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