How to travel from Lake Como to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Pompei is around 746km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lake Como to Pompei by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Lecco then take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Pompei.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Naples.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Napoli Centrale Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance854km (530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Pompei by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Lake Como and Pompei is around 746km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (447 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Lake Como and Pompei by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Pompei is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecco then take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Pompei. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Pompei. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Naples. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Pompei. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Pompei. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then take the train to Saronno then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Pompei. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Lake Como and Pompei. The distance is around 854km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Pompei is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Pompei

Transport options from Lake Como to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 50m
€55($55)
every 4 hours746km (463 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane4h 10m
€55($55)
hourly807km (501 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane4h 10m
€78($78)
every 2 hours775km (482 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane5h 15m
€95($95)
every 2 hours995km (618 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane5h 35m
€67($67)
every 2 hours854km (531 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€53($53)
once daily926km (576 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€70($70)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus14h 20m
€65($65)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€130($130)
on demand854km (530 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