How to travel from Salerno to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Pompei is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 27min.

4 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei.

  • Duration30min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Linea 2 Mari

+ 1 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Pompei.

  • Duration35min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pompei.

  • Duration27min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Taxi H24 Capaccio Paestum di Patrizia Pecora

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car
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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration27min
  • Distance32km (20 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Pompei by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 27min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Salerno and Pompei is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 24km (15 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Salerno and Pompei by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 27min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Pompei is to take a taxi which takes around 27min and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Pompei. It typically takes around 35min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Pompei with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 35min.

Trenitalia run train services between Salerno and Pompei. Trains depart hourly and will take around 35min, 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 Salerno and Pompei. It typically takes around 30min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Pompei with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 30min.

Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Salerno and Pompei. Buses run twice daily and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei. instead which will take 30min.

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 Salerno and Pompei. The distance is around 32km (20 miles) by road and it will take around 27min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Pompei is to take the bus which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

How do I get from Salerno to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Pompei

Transport options from Salerno to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
30min
€3($3)
hourly30km (19 miles)
Train
35min
€3($3)
hourly26km (16 miles)
Taxi
27min
€55($55)
on demand32km (20 miles)
Drive
27min
€5($5)
on demand32km (20 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