How to travel from Rome to Pompei

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Pompei including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pompei is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Pompei is by flight with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Pompei take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 41m.

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Rome to Pompei is approximately 131 miles (211 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Pompei is:

• Around 47 trains per day.
• Around 27 buses per day.
• Around 21 flights per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Pompei station.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino.

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

• Travel with Marozzi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Marino Autolinee to go to Pompei by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Pompei by train.
• Travel with ITA to go to Pompei by flight.

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

• 7 direct buses per day with Marozzi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Marino Autolinee.
• 0 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
• 4 direct flights per day with ITA.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Pompei often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Sorrento, 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.