How to travel from Agrigento to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Agrigento and Pompei is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Agrigento to Pompei by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PompeiAgrigento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Salerno.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Pompei.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agrigento and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Pompei by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Agrigento and Pompei is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Agrigento and Pompei by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Pompei is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Pompei is to take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agrigento and Pompei. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agrigento to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese and Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Agrigento and Pompei. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Pompei. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agrigento to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Agrigento and Pompei. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Pompei is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Pompei. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Agrigento to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 8h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Pompei is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agrigento and Pompei

Transport options from Agrigento to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€74($74)
5 times a day516km (321 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
€78($78)
5 times a day593km (369 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane6h 35m
€100($100)
every 2 hours851km (529 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€51($51)
once daily693km (431 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€52($52)
twice daily762km (474 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 25m
€64($64)
every 4 hours695km (432 miles)
Car and Ferry
8hrs
€130($130)
hourly717km (446 miles)

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Airports near Pompei

The following major airports near Pompei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Pompei
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Pompei
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Pompei