Pompeii is a popular destination for day excursions from Rome and there are several ways to get there. Take your pick from our guide below if you don’t wish to be trapped on a crowded bus the whole day with a bunch of people wearing the same colored headphone around their neck.
By train,
Duration: Ca 2,5 hours one way
Price: From 26€ per person (with round trip)
High speed trains in Italy are comfortable and usually… more or less… on time. Book online in advance if you want to find the best bargains. There are two companies, Italo and Trenitalia, and they both have websites available in English and you can prepay with any major credit card. You can also buy tickets directly at the train station but the prices can be double. The ride from Rome to Naples takes as little as 1 hour and 10 minutes. Prices starts from 19€ for adults.
Once you arrive to Naples you will change to a smaller local train known as the Circumvesuviana. Just follow the directions and you will easily find the platform. Trains leave every 30minutes during high season, and you can buy tickets in machines on the station. Your stop is called “Pompeii Scavi Villa Misteri,” the ride takes approximately 45 min.
With private car and private driver
Duration: Ca 2.5 hours one way
Price: 450€ for up to 4 passengers
A private car is the most comfortable way to get to Pompeii. Your driver will pick you up outside your hotel in the morning with an air-conditioned, comfortable car and bring you directly to the entrance of Pompeii. You do not have to think about anything, just relax and enjoy the views. Make stops along the way to grab a bite or just to take a break. You can easily add this option when booking a tour with us.
With a rental car
Duration: 2.5 hours one way
Price: Rental car from 50€ (for one day)
Gas and tolls around 70€ (with round trip)
It can be a bit frightening to drive in Italian cities but the highways are comfortable to ride on and it is easy to find your way around. There are plenty of car rental offices in the center of Rome but it is recommended to reserve a car in advance. If you are a family or a larger group, this is the most cost efficient way to get to Pompeii and you can also seize the opportunity to explore more of the beautiful area around Naples. You should always double check that your car insurance will be covered also in Naples. Websites such as rentalcar.com gives you a variety of car models and rental companies which makes it easier for you to find the perfect fit.
Once you arrive
When you finally get to Pompeii there will be so much see and learn. Book a tour in advanced and enjoy strolling around on the original cobblestone streets with an archaeologist and tour guide. We offer small group tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 pm for only 89€ a person, private tours every day between 9 am and 2 pm for 299€ for 2 adults. If you want to make the most out of your day trip you can also visit the active volcano Vesuvius.
Last but not least… Enjoy a delicious pizza in Naples before you head back to Rome.