How to travel from Naples to Pompei

There are 2 options to travel between Naples and Pompei including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Pompei is a train with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Pompei:

A train is €0.28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Pompei costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Pompei is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Pompei take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 8m.

Ferry takes on average 2h 9m.

The distance from Naples to Pompei is approximately 14 miles (23 km).

The average frequency per day from Naples to Pompei is:

• Around 52 trains per day.
• Around 37 buses per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Pompei as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Pompei:

• Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Napoli Centrale and arrive in Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino.
• Ferries mostly depart from Naples Beverello and arrive in Port of Positano.
• Trains mostly depart from Napoli San Giovanni-Barra and arrive in Pompei station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Pompei, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Regionale, Campania Express, Frecciarossa, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. to go to Pompei by train.
• Travel with NLG, Seremar, Snav, Positano Jet to go to Pompei by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Sita Sud S.r.l. to go to Pompei by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Naples to Pompei with the following travel companies:

• 39 direct trains per day with Regionale, Campania Express, Frecciarossa, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l..
• 2 direct ferries per day with NLG, Seremar, Positano Jet.
• 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Sita Sud S.r.l..

Omio customers who travel from Naples to Pompei often also extend their vacation to go to Sorrento, Rome, Salerno, Amalfi, Positano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pompei and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Pompei to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Pompei, you can visit the Archaeological Park to explore the well-preserved ruins of the ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover the Pompeii Forum, the center of public life with temples, markets, and government buildings. Stroll through the Garden of the Fugitives to see plaster casts of eruption victims. Visit the Pompeii Amphitheatre, one of the oldest Roman amphitheaters, and enjoy a guided tour of the Pompeii Thermal Baths. Don't miss the House of the Faun, the Villa of the Mysteries, and the Temple of Apollo for their impressive mosaics, frescoes, and architecture.

To explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii comprehensively, one full day is typically sufficient. However, spending two days allows for a more relaxed visit and the opportunity to explore nearby attractions such as Mount Vesuvius and the Herculaneum ruins.