From 16 March he restarts the archaeoternothe initiative that allows you to Traveling aboard historical trains through some of the most fascinating places of the Campania. The project, born in 2020, offers an immersive experience in the name of slow tourismbringing passengers back in time while crossing breathtaking scenarios of Southern Italy.
The archaeoterno is much more than a simple train: it is a real dive into the past. Travelers can sit on Vintage carriages such as the centoports of the 1930s and the Corbellini of the 1950spierced by historical electrical locomotives. The retro atmosphere, the wooden seats and the original details offer the feeling of being in a distant era, making the journey integral part of the adventure.
The stages of the journey
The main itinerary Connect Naples with Pompeii and Paestumtwo of the most important Italian archaeological areas, both recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Over the course there is also one Stop at the Railway Museum of Pietrarsaa real jewel for trains enthusiasts, which houses one of the largest railway collections in Europe.
In addition to this classic itinerary, the 2025 calendar of the Archeoterno provides 65 runs and over 12,000 places available. Among the novelties of this year, the possibility of combining the journey with cultural events stands out, such as the conference “Small thermal villages of Italy”, departing from the central Naples and destination Contursi Terme.
Timetables and tickets
For those who want to board this unique experience, tickets are available on the official Trenitalia channels (ticket offices, apps and website). The cost is 9.90 euros For a single route and 19.80 euros for return.
The departure and arrival times are designed to guarantee a whole day dedicated to the discovery of Campania’s archaeological wonders. The train Leave Naples at 9:40 am and arrives at Paestum at 11:33. The return journey starts from Paestum at 5:28 pmwith arrival in Naples at 19:51.
A further advantage for visitors is the initiative “Paestum and Velia on the road”, Which provides one Free shuttle To reach the excavations of Velia from the Archaeological Park of Paestum. With the archaeoterno, the past becomes part of the journey: an unmissable opportunity to rediscover the story with the charm of the vintage railway.
