How to travel from Pompei to Agrigento, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Agrigento is around 503km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pompei to Agrigento by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Agrigento Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Agrigento Centrale.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Agrigento Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Agrigento Bassa.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Agrigento.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Agrigento

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Agrigento by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Pompei and Agrigento is around 503km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Pompei and Agrigento by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Agrigento is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Agrigento is to take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Agrigento. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Agrigento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno and Termini Imerese. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pompei and Agrigento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 15m, 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 Pompei and Agrigento. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Agrigento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno - Concordia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Pompei and Agrigento. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Agrigento. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Agrigento Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Agrigento is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Agrigento. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) 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 Pompei to Agrigento. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Agrigento Bassa. instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Agrigento is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Agrigento

Transport options from Pompei to Agrigento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
€71($71)
twice a week503km (312 miles)
Fly to Catania (CTA), Bus4h 25m
€78($78)
5 times a day601km (373 miles)
Train
10h 15m
€51($51)
once daily693km (431 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 50m
€51($51)
twice daily735km (456 miles)
Bus to Agrigento Bus Station11h 50m
€51($51)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 10m
€64($64)
every 4 hours692km (430 miles)
Car and Ferry
8hrs
€135($135)
hourly722km (448 miles)

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Airports near Agrigento

The following major airports near Agrigento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Agrigento
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Agrigento
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Agrigento