How to travel from Parma to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Parma and Pompei is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Parma to Pompei by 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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Train to Milano Centrale, Fly

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parma and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Parma to Pompei by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Parma and Pompei is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Parma and Pompei by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Parma to Pompei is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Pompei. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Napoli Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Parma and Pompei. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Parma and Pompei. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Parma and Pompei with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 9hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Parma and Pompei. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Parma and Pompei. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Pompei is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parma and Pompei

Transport options from Parma to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly + 5 similar
3h 15m
€89($89)
every 4 hours814km (506 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane3h 20m
€88($88)
every 4 hours852km (529 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€74($74)
every 4 hours897km (557 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane4h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours821km (510 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane4h 40m
€84($84)
every 4 hours822km (511 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours894km (556 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€68($68)
every 4 hours689km (428 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€40($40)
6 times a week694km (431 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€100($100)
on demand671km (417 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