There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Pompei by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, line 21299 train • 2h 16m
16€ - 69€
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 10m
12€ - 23€
2 alternative options
Drive • 2h 23m
29€ - 45€
Fly, line 21299 train • 4h 19m
38€ - 183€
Rome to Pompei by train
The train journey time between Rome and Pompei is around 2h 34m and covers a distance of around 239 km. The fastest train normally takes 1h 55m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and others, the Rome to Pompei train service departs from Roma Termini and arrives in Pompei. Typically 132 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Rome to Pompei train schedules
Departing Tuesday
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Intercity
Trenitalia Intercity
Trenitalia Intercity
ItaloTreno
ItaloTreno
ItaloTreno
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
Trenitalia
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Pompei is to bus which costs 12€ - 23€ and takes 3h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Pompei is to train and line 21299 train which costs 16€ - 70€ and takes 2h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Pompei. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Pompei. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Pompei via Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Rome and Pompei is 210 km. The road distance is 239.9 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Pompei without a car is to train and line 21299 train which takes 2h 16m and costs 16€ - 70€.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Rome to Pompei, including transfers.
Rome to Pompei bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Pompei train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Pompei is to train and line 21299 train which takes 2h 16m and costs 16€ - 70€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12€ - 23€ and takes 3h 10m.
- Distance: 210.5 km
- Duration: 2h 16m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Pompei, Italy?
You can take a train from Rome to Pompei via Napoli Centrale and Napoli Piazza Garibaldi in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Pompei twice daily. Tickets cost 14€ - 17€ and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 230€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 65€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 18€ - 25€
- Base Standard
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Premium
- 45€ - 65€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 50€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 19€ - 27€
- Smart Low Cost
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Flex
- 35€ - 50€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 29€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 26€ - 29€
Train from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Pompei
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 5€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 4€ - 5€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Pompei
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39081969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Roma Tiburtina - Largo Guido Mazzoni to Pompei - Scafati - A3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 22€
- Schedules at
- leonettiroma.it
- Phone
- 080 579 0211
- info@marozzivt.it
- Website
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Roma to Pompei
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 23€
- Website
- Marozzi VT
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Naples Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Rome to Pompei bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pompei station.
Rome to Pompei train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Pompei station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Pompei is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Rome to Pompei.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Naples Airport.
Book your Rome to Pompei bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 2281+ hotels available in Pompei. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs 7€ - 35€.