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Antiquarium of Pompeii
Main museum building within the archaeological park, presenting finds and interpretation that help visitors understand ancient Pompeii.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Maiori to Pompei is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maiori to Pompei will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Maiori for Pompei on Sat, Aug 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct ferries cover the 16 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 35 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.
ALILAURO GRUSON
BENEDETTA II
PICASSO
ALILAURO GRUSON
PICASSO
BENEDETTA IIOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Maiori to Pompei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $27, and a ferry costs an average of $27.
Distance: 8 nautical miles (16 km)
Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Pompei take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 25m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h43 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 05:02PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h43 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Maiori to Pompei ferries for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:45 PM Maiori | 1h25 | 4:10 PM Pompei | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Maiori to Pompei run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:20, the last at 17:02. The fastest ferry covers the 8 nautical miles (16 km) distance in 1h 25m. There are 10 sailings per week. Ferries from Maiori to Pompei are available to foot passengers.

Distance 8 nautical miles (16 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 10 |
Fastest ferry 1h 25m |
First ferry 8:20 AM |
Last ferry 5:02 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Main museum building within the archaeological park, presenting finds and interpretation that help visitors understand ancient Pompeii.
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Long straight street lined with tombs and villas outside the city walls. Ideal for a calmer walk through Pompeii’s suburban landscape.
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Service may be included via coperto; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up; cafes often just keep small change.
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