By car
Heading North or South:
Highway Salerno exit Pompei west to reach the entrance to Pompei Porta Marina;
Exit Pompei Est - Scafati to reach the entrance to the excavations of Pompeii Amphitheater Square and the center of the new City.
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- Porta Marina, Piazza Esedra: Circumvesuviana Napoli-Sorrento (stop Pompei Villa dei Misteri)
- Piazza Anfiteatro: Circumvesuviana Napoli-Poggiomarino (stop Pompei Santuario)
- Train FS Napoli-Salerno (stop Pompei)
EAV (Circumvesuviana trains)
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By Bus
SITA from Napoli and Salerno ( Bus Schedules )
BUSITALIA Campania n. 4 from Salerno
BUSITALIA Campania n. 50 express coach from Salerno (by motorway)
By Bus (including tickets to the ruins of Pompeii)
Day trip from Rome to Pompeii
From Rome to Pompeii: a modern comfort bus for a trip into the past
What it is included?
- Roundtrip to Pompeii
- Free WiFi on the bus
- Access to Pompeii
- Audio guide for the archaeological area (English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese)
- Assistance at the bus stops from Touristation staff
- Transfer from Pompeii bus station to the archaeological area (Pompeii)
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Half-Day Trip from Naples to Pompeii
Explore the Roman Empire's lost city on a Naples to Pompeii day trip
What it is included?
- Skip-the-line admission to Pompeii
- Transport in a comfortable bus
- English, French, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide
- Headset to better hear the guide
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Airport
How far is Pompeii from major nearby cities, and how can I get there?
Here’s a quick travel guide with approximate distances, travel times, and the most convenient options for visiting Pompeii from nearby cities and airports.
| Departure Point | Approx. Distance | Travel Time & Best Options |
|---|---|---|
| Naples | ~30 min by car (A3 motorway) | By train: Frequent regional trains from Napoli Centrale or Napoli Garibaldi reach Pompei in about 30–45 min.By car: Take the A3 motorway, exit at Pompei Ovest. |
| Salerno | ~28 km | By train: Direct regional trains take about 40–45 min.By car: Around 30 min drive via A3. |
| Rome | ~235 km by road | By train: High-speed train (1h 30–2h) from Rome to Naples, then 30–45 min to Pompei by regional train.By bus: Direct coaches from Rome Tiburtina take around 3h 15min. |
| Naples International Airport (Capodichino) | ~28 km | By bus + train: Airport shuttle to Napoli Centrale (15 min), then regional train to Pompei (40 min). |
| Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport | ~49 km | By bus: “Salerno Airlink” connects the airport to Salerno train station in 40 min, then train to Pompei. |