How to travel from Cosenza to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Cosenza and Pompei is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cosenza to Pompei by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Paola then Salerno and then to Pompei.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and then to Pompei - Via Giuseppe Mazzini.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cosenza and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Pompei by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Cosenza and Pompei is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cosenza and Pompei by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Pompei is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cosenza and Pompei. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cosenza to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola and Salerno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cosenza and Pompei. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Cosenza and Pompei. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cosenza 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 4h 35m.

Itabus, Busitalia Campania SpA and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Cosenza and Pompei. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Paola then Salerno and then to Pompei. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cosenza and Pompei. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Pompei is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cosenza and Pompei

Transport options from Cosenza to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€31($31)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€78($78)
twice daily301km (187 miles)
Bus via Salerno4h 40m
€8($8)
once daily304km (189 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€43($43)
on demand285km (177 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