How to travel from Pompei to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Pompei and San Gimignano is around 484km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

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

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

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Fly to Verona (VRN), train

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Poggibonsi.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance484km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Pompei to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Pompei and San Gimignano is around 484km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Pompei and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pompei and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pompei and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno - San Francesco, Salerno, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Pompei and San Gimignano. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 30m 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. The distance is around 484km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Pompei to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and San Gimignano

Transport options from Pompei to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Verona (VRN), train + 4 similar
5h 30m
€105($105)
every 4 hours903km (561 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train5h 55m
€110($110)
hourly1,069km (664 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
€95($95)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€555($555)
hourly588km (366 miles)
Train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, plane and bus6h 15m
€100($100)
5 times a day891km (554 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€46($46)
3 times a week546km (339 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€73($73)
on demand484km (300 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano