How to travel from Potenza to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Pompei is around 131km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Potenza to Pompei by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
Operated by

Miccolis Spa

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance131km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Pompei by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Potenza and Pompei is around 131km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Potenza and Pompei by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Pompei is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Pompei. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Pompei. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Potenza and Pompei. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Potenza and Pompei with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 40m.

Miccolis Spa, Autolinee Liscio and Busitalia Campania SpA run regular bus services between Potenza and Pompei. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Potenza and Pompei. The distance is around 131km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Pompei is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Potenza to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Pompei

Transport options from Potenza to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 40m
every 20 mins132km (82 miles)
Bus via Salerno - Piazza della Concordia2h 30m
€16($16)
every 20 mins167km (104 miles)
Train
2h 20m
€12($12)
every 4 hours137km (85 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€24($24)
on demand131km (82 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