How to travel from Lecce to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Pompei is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lecce 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 PompeiLecce if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+

Train

Take the train to Caserta.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Pompei by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Lecce and Pompei is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Lecce and Pompei by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Pompei is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Pompei. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta and Napoli Gianturco. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Pompei. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Lecce and Pompei. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Itabus and TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Lecce and Pompei. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Caserta. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Lecce and Pompei. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Pompei is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Lecce to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Pompei

Transport options from Lecce to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 25m
€52($52)
4 times a day485km (302 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€31($31)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Bus to Salerno - Piazza Montpellier6h 55m
€52($52)
once a week443km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€58($58)
on demand383km (238 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lecce and Pompei

Train operators

Bus companies

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