There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Pompeii by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, line 1 train • 2h 13m
Cheapest option
Bus via Napoli P. Garibaldi • 3h 38m
3 alternative options
Bus • 3h 7m
Drive • 2h 23m
Fly • 3h 43m
Rome to Pompeii by train and walk
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Pompeii is to bus which costs €18 - €23 and takes 3h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Pompeii is to train and line 1 train which costs €17 - €70 and takes 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma and arriving at Pompei. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Pompeii. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Rome and Pompeii is 209 km. The road distance is 239.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Pompeii without a car is to train and line 1 train which takes 2h 13m and costs €17 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Rome to Pompeii, including transfers.
Rome to Pompeii bus services, operated by Marozzi VT, depart from Roma station.
Rome to Pompeii train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Pompeii is to train and line 1 train which takes 2h 13m and costs €17 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €23 and takes 3h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €210 and takes 3h 43m.
- Distance: 209.3 km
- Duration: 2h 13m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Pompeii, Italy?
You can take a train from Rome to Pompeii via Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, and Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, Marozzi VT operates a bus from Roma to Pompei once daily. Tickets cost €18 - €23 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €320
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 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
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 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
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
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- fb@eavsrl.it
- Website
- eavsrl.it
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €6
- Phone
- 080 579 0211
- info@marozzivt.it
- Website
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Roma to Pompei
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Website
- Marozzi VT
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Naples Metropark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €24
- Website
- Inter Saj
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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 Pompeii bus services, operated by Marozzi VT, arrive at Pompei station.
Rome to Pompeii train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Pompeii is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Rome to Pompeii.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Naples Airport.
There are 2383+ hotels available in Pompeii. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.