Rome to Pompei bus

Buses from Rome to Pompei

Buses from Rome to Pompei run year-round once per day on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. This is a 3h non-stop route. With your bus ticket, you will access the incredible archaeological site of Pompei, where visitors can explore the preserved ruins of the Roman town that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. Bring your walking shoes and be prepared to experience this amazing city that is frozen in time!

How long is the journey by bus from Rome to Pompei?

Pompei is located about 150 miles south of Rome, and a direct trip from Rome to Pompei by bus takes only 3h. Pompei is the first stop along the Rome to Sorrento line, making this a non-stop journey. Sit back and enjoy the views of the rolling hills, mountainsides and vineyards along the way.

How many buses are there from Rome to Pompei?

There is one bus that departs from Rome to Pompeii per day, three days per week. On Mondays and Fridays, the bus departs Rome around 3:00 p.m. On Sundays, the bus departs at 7:00 a.m. No matter which day you select for your bus ticket, your route will take you directly to Pompei without any stops between the cities.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Rome to Pompei?

Departure bus station: The Tiburtina bus station is located across the street (the Circonvallazione Tiburtina) from the Tiburtina railway station. Walking, the station is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the Colosseum in the center of Rome. The Metro departs from the Colosseum stop about every 6min, and it is a 9min ride to the Tiburtina train station on the blue line (Line B). It is best to arrive at the bus station about 15min early to allow time to find the bus and load your luggage, if needed. Facilities at the station include the bus ticket offices, a few shops and cafes, restrooms and limited parking. Passengers should be aware that this is an open-air station with limited seating and limited protection from the elements.

Arrival bus station: Casello Autostrade Castellammare (Motorway Exit Castellammare) is a bus stop in Pompeii near the Porte di Pompei shopping mall. There is no public transportation available from this bus stop to the closest entrance to the archeological area of Pompei, which is the Porta Marina. The walk to the Porta Marina is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km). Because this bus stop is just a stop along the road (not a bus or train station), there are no facilities at this location. However, the bus stop is in a shopping area, so there are public restrooms, shops and restaurants nearby. The Pompei, Scavi bus stop is located near the Scavi train station, just across the street from the Porta Marina, Archaeological Park Entrance. Because this is simply a bus stop and not a bus station, there are no station facilities at the stop. However, at the Porta Marina there is a visitor information center, restrooms, restaurant, and free luggage storage. Public transportation is not needed to reach the Porta Marina because it is an easy quarter-mile (400 m) walk, which should take about 5min.

Which bus companies travel from Rome to Pompei?

The bus company providing year-round services from Rome to Pompei is Marozzi. Marozzi is an Italian bus line based in Bari, Italy. The company operates one national bus line and two regional bus lines in the country.

Marozzi Bus Service from Rome to Pompei

Marozzi’s schedule has one Rome to Pompei route per day on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. The non-stop journey lasts about 3h, departing from the Tiburtina bus station in Rome and arriving either at the Casello Autostrade Castellammare bus stop (weekdays) or the Scavi bus stop (Sundays). Both of the Pompei bus stops are on-street stops (rather than stopping at a train station). Marozzi has a fleet of modern buses and a liberal ticket policy. Marozzi allows for full ticket exchanges and time changes of their bus tickets. For exchanges, passengers can return their ticket in exchange for a voucher for future use (the value of the original ticket’s purchase price minus a small cancellation fee) up to 30min before the bus’s scheduled departure. For time changes, passengers can exchange a ticket for a later departure time as late as 30min after the scheduled departure time (in case your plans change or you miss your bus). Ticket changes can be conveniently handled on board the bus. For refunds, passengers who do not want to receive a voucher or change their travel time can receive cash back. However, only a percentage of the ticket value (approx. 80%) minus fees will be refunded, and refunds are only handled by mail. Discounts are offered when passengers purchase a round-trip ticket (available on most routes). Children under the age of four travel for free if they do not require their own seat. Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Rome to Pompei Bus: Services on board

Marozza’s fleet of modern buses have WiFi and electrical outlets available for passengers. The buses are also equipped with restrooms, comfortable seats, and air conditioning. Services for disabled passengers can be arranged; contact the bus company to make arrangements if needed in advance. Overhead bins are available for carry-on luggage. Passengers are allowed to bring one carry-on bag with a maximum size of 16.5x12x7 in and 11 lb,(42x30x18 cm and 5kg) and one piece of stowed luggage with a maximum size of 41.25 in (which is the sum of the length, width and height) and 44 lb (105 cm and 20kg). One extra piece of luggage may be stored in the luggage compartment for an additional fee, provided it is no larger than the allowed carry-on bag size and there is space available. Pets are allowed on board; passengers must purchase a half-price ticket for the pet, but the pet does not get a seat. Guide dogs are allowed without restrictions and do to require a ticket.