How to travel from Rome to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Rome and Pompei is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Pompei.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Rome to Pompei by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Rome and Pompei is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Rome and Pompei by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Pompei is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Pompei. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Pompei. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Rome and Pompei. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Pompei with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Pompei. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Pompei. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Rome and Pompei. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Pompei is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Rome to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Pompei

Transport options from Rome to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€29($29)
hourly247km (153 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€18($18)
5 times a day247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€37($37)
on demand240km (149 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