How to travel from Montepulciano to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Montepulciano and Pompei is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Montepulciano to Pompei by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance390km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montepulciano and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to Pompei by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Montepulciano and Pompei is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Montepulciano and Pompei by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montepulciano to Pompei is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montepulciano and Pompei. We recommend that you drive to Pompei. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montepulciano and Pompei. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bettolle Piazza Del Popolo, Salerno and Salerno - San Francesco. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Montepulciano and Pompei. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Salerno. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Montepulciano and Pompei. The distance is around 390km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montepulciano to Pompei is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Montepulciano to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Montepulciano and Pompei

Transport options from Montepulciano to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 30m
€42($42)
3 times a week484km (301 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€59($59)
on demand390km (242 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