How to travel from Paestum to Pompei

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Compare train and bus for Paestum to Pompei

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paestum to Pompei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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€7

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€14

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1h 51m

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1h 21m

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1h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Paestum to Pompei is a train with an average price of €7.
The fastest way to travel from Paestum to Pompei is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paestum and Pompei including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paestum to Pompei among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Paestum to Pompei

How to get from Paestum to Pompei by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Paestum to Pompei is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale 21898
    5:45 PM1h00
    Paestum station
    6:45 PMPompei station
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 21898
    5:45 PM1h00
    Paestum station
    6:45 PMPompei station
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 21898
    5:45 PM1h00
    Paestum station
    6:45 PMPompei station
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 5578 · Metropolitano 21318
    8:54 AM1h25
    Paestum station
    10:19 AMPompei station
    51One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 5202 · Metropolitano 21326
    11:24 AM1h25
    Paestum station
    12:49 PMPompei station
    51One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 5226 · Metropolitano 21336
    2:21 PM1h28
    Paestum station
    3:49 PMPompei station
    51One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paestum to Pompei

Travel to Pompei easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paestum to Pompei.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paestum and Pompei including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paestum to Pompei is a train with an average price of €7.
The fastest way to travel from Paestum to Pompei is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.
The distance from Paestum to Pompei is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Paestum to Pompei is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paestum 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 Paestum to Pompei:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paestum station and arrive in Pompei station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paestum to Pompei, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Pompei by train.
Omio customers who travel from Paestum to Pompei often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Sorrento, Rome, Salerno, Amalfi. 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.

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