Nestled beneath the gaze of Mount Vesuvius lies a city frozen in time, bearing the scars of a catastrophic eruption that forever changed its destiny. Pompeii, the ancient Roman city, is an eternal tie between the past and present, and it has always been on my bucket list. Even if you are not a history lover, you might still be captivated by its haunting ruins and stories behind those remaining frescoes that reveal glimpses of daily life from millennia ago.

For many travelers, taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is the preferred mode of transportation. Italy’s efficient rail network offers high-speed connections between major cities, making it easy to reach Naples, the nearest city to Pompeii, in just over an hour from Rome’s Termini station.