How to travel from Pompei to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Bologna is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Pompei to Bologna 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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Fly to Verona (VRN), Train

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train to Bologna Centrale

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)

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Bus

Take the bus to Roma and then to Bologna.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance588km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Pompei and Bologna is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Bologna is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Bologna. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pompei and Bologna. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Bologna. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roma. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Marozzi VT, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Pompei and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs 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 Bologna. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Pompei and Bologna. The distance is around 588km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Bologna

Transport options from Pompei to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Verona (VRN), Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
€90($90)
every 4 hours730km (454 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€155($155)
hourly590km (366 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€76($76)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train3h 50m
€95($95)
every 2 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, plane4h 20m
€95($95)
hourly942km (585 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale + 1 similar
4h 25m
€48($48)
4 times a day599km (372 miles)
Train4h 30m
€58($58)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€48($48)
once daily612km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€89($89)
on demand588km (365 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna