How to travel from San Gimignano to Pompei, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Pompei is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Pompei 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 PompeiSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Pompei

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Pompei by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between San Gimignano and Pompei is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from San Gimignano and Pompei by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Pompei is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Pompei, 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 San Gimignano and Pompei. We recommend that you drive to Pompei. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Pompei. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi, Salerno and Salerno - San Francesco. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Pompei. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Pompei. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 San Gimignano and Pompei. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Pompei is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Pompei

Transport options from San Gimignano to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
€105($105)
every 4 hours901km (560 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€95($95)
every 2 hours902km (561 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane5h 60m
€100($100)
5 times a day890km (553 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 55m
€555($555)
hourly596km (370 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€46($46)
3 times a week548km (340 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€73($73)
on demand481km (299 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