How to travel from Taranto to Pompei, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Pompei is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taranto 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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Miccolis Spa

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Pompei.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Pompei

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Pompei by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Taranto and Pompei is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Taranto and Pompei by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Pompei is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Pompei, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Pompei. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Pompei. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Taranto and Pompei. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taranto and Pompei with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 15m.

Miccolis Spa, Itabus and Busitalia Campania SpA run regular bus services between Taranto and Pompei. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Taranto and Pompei. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Pompei is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Taranto to Pompei

Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Pompei

Transport options from Taranto to Pompei
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€24($24)
twice daily287km (179 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€30($30)
6 times a week287km (178 miles)
Bus via Salerno Piazza delle Concordia4h 35m
€47($47)
every 20 mins296km (184 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€52($52)
on demand283km (176 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