How to travel from Rome to Pompei

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Pompei

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Pompei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $432.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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$432

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$20

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$32

Average price

$72

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4h 35m

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2h 35m

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2h 52m

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2h 22m

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30m

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3h 46m

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3h 16m

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2h 31m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pompei is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Pompei costing on average $32 (€27).

A train is $413 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Pompei costing on average $432 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Pompei is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Pompei take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 46m.

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Pompei including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Pompei among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $432 (€361) compared to roughly $72 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-360.91 (€-301.04). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 31m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Rome to Pompei

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale 21073 · Metropolitano 21343
    3:36 PM4h00
    Rome Termini
    7:36 PMPompei station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 21073 · Metropolitano 21343
    3:36 PM4h00
    Rome Termini
    7:36 PMPompei station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1271
    5:55 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:50 PMNaples International Airport
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 21085 · Metropolitano 21351
    5:36 PM4h00
    Rome Termini
    9:36 PMPompei station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21063 · Metropolitano 21325
    10:36 AM4h00
    Rome Termini
    2:36 PMPompei station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21069 · Metropolitano 23435
    12:36 PM4h00
    Rome Termini
    4:36 PMPompei station
    $191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2601
    8:40 AM3h30
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:10 PMPompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2603
    1:55 PM3h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    5:15 PMPompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM3h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:45 PMPompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1267
    9:45 PM1h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:45 PMNaples International Airport
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1263
    9:35 AM1h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:35 AMNaples International Airport
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1269
    1:15 PM1h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:20 PMNaples International Airport
    $4061One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Rome to Pompei

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rome to Pompei, 74,93% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Rome to Pompei and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Rome to Pompei. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Pompei.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Pompei including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pompei is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Pompei costing on average $32 (€27).

A train is $413 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Pompei costing on average $432 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Pompei is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Pompei take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 46m.

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Rome to Pompei is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Pompei is:
  • Around 63 trains per day.
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Pompei as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Pompei by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Pompei by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marozzi, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Intersaj to go to Pompei by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Pompei with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marozzi, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Intersaj.
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.

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