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Antiquarium of Pompeii
The main museum inside the archaeological park, displaying finds from the ancient city and explaining daily life before the eruption. A strong starting point for understanding the site.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Pompei is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Pompei will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rome for Pompei on Sun, May 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 21063 · treno21063 effettuato con bus NA81A · Autobus NA37C
Regionale 83857 · treno 21053 effettuato con bus NA73A · Autobus NA15C
Regionale 21059 · treno 21059 effettuato con bus NA79A · Autobus NA25C
24 - 24
FlixBus
9903 · Itabus | 1011
24 - 24
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Pompei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Pompei:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Pompei costing on average $33 (€27).
A train is $186 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Pompei costing on average $208 (€169).
Other travel options to Pompei take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Marozzi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Marino Autolinee.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:31AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Marozzi | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 03:29PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Marozzi | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Pompei buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 83857 · treno 21053 effettuato con bus NA73A · Autobus NA15C | 5:31 AM Rome Termini | 4h28 | 9:59 AM Pompei station | 2 transfers | |
24 - 24 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Pompei, Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21059 · treno 21059 effettuato con bus NA79A · Autobus NA25C | 7:36 AM Rome Termini | 4h53 | 12:29 PM Pompei station | 2 transfers | |
9903 · Itabus | 1011 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 2h25 | 10:05 AM Pompei | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h20 | 12:20 PM Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21063 · treno21063 effettuato con bus NA81A · Autobus NA37C | 10:36 AM Rome Termini | 4h53 | 3:29 PM Pompei station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h05 | 9:35 PM Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Pompei run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Pompei — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pompei trip today.
The main museum inside the archaeological park, displaying finds from the ancient city and explaining daily life before the eruption. A strong starting point for understanding the site.
Although primarily an archaeological landmark, its preserved frescoes make it one of the finest art experiences in Pompei. Essential for visitors interested in ancient painting.
The archaeological park's former granary spaces often display casts, sculptures, and artifacts from Pompeii. Not a separate museum ticket, but an important exhibition area within the site.
Pompeii's best-known ancient street, lined with houses, workshops, and everyday urban remains. It is the main walking route through the ruins and a priority for first-time visitors.
The open central square of ancient Pompeii, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. It is one of the most iconic places for views, photos, and understanding the city layout.
A colonnaded area beside the theatres that offers one of the most atmospheric walks in the archaeological park. It is quieter than the forum and popular with photography enthusiasts.
Soft, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with a charred crust, central to Campania food culture and widely loved around Pompei.
Spaghetti with local clams, olive oil, garlic, and parsley; a classic coastal Campanian dish often served in nearby towns and around Pompei.
Potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil, a comforting regional specialty from nearby Sorrento.
Established Pompei restaurant focused on refined local cuisine, seafood, and regional ingredients in an elegant but approachable atmosphere.
Roman-themed restaurant near the archaeological site, known for atmospheric dining inspired by ancient Pompeii and well-executed local dishes.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Neapolitan and Campanian specialties in a warm, rustic setting popular with visitors to Pompei.
Moderate overall. Coffee and casual meals are affordable, while tourist-area restaurants near the ruins cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for excellent restaurant service.
Official public transport app
Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino -> Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri Station, 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!
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Pompei by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pompei, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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