How to travel from Palermo to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Pompei is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Pompei.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Naples.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Tirrenia

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Pompei by train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Palermo and Pompei is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Palermo and Pompei by train.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Pompei is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Pompei is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Pompei. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Pompei. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Pompei. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Pompei. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Palermo and Pompei. The ferry typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Palermo and Pompei. Ferries run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Pompei. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Pompei. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Palermo to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 9h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Pompei is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Palermo to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Pompei

Transport options from Palermo to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€54($54)
hourly377km (235 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train4h 25m
€77($77)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€53($53)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Ferry
10h 55m
€90($90)
once daily343km (213 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