How to travel from Pompei to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Ostia is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pompei to Ostia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Airport.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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TTI Leonettibus SRL

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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance258km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Ostia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Pompei and Ostia is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Pompei and Ostia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Ostia is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Ostia. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, Roma Termini and Piramide. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pompei and Ostia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Ostia. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Pompei and Ostia. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 25m 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 Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. The distance is around 258km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Ostia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Pompei to Ostia

Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Ostia

Transport options from Pompei to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€32($32)
hourly267km (166 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€33($33)
twice daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€39($39)
on demand258km (161 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia