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How to get from Pompeii to Naples

Compare all transport options: bus, ferry, train, flight. Prices, durations and practical tips.

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FASTEST
0h 20min
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From
5€
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Distance
23 km
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Checked offer from Pompeii to Naples: Bus, about 0h 20min, from €5. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): Napoli Official Tour, Itabus, Transferelax; main departure point: Pompei Porta Marina Inferiore.

Distance: 23 km. Data updated on .

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Bus
0h 20min – 0h 30min
5 – 24 €
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🚌 Departure from Pompeii
📍The bus leaves from a designated stop in Pompeii, usually close to the archaeological site or the town centre. The exact pick-up point depends on the operator, so check your booking confirmation and keep the ticket on your phone.
🚇Pompeii's centre and the archaeological site are easy to cover on foot, so most travellers walk to the stop from their hotel or the ruins. A taxi is also an option if you carry heavy luggage or are short on time.
⏰Departures run through the day, with more services in the morning and afternoon. Exact first and last departures vary by operator and season, so check the timetable for your date when booking.
💸 Transport from 5€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 0h 20min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
FlixBus Bus Pompei €5 1
Itabus Bus Pompei €10 2
Sindbad Bus Pompei €18 1
Napoli Official Tour Bus Pompei Porta Marina Inferiore €23 8
Transferelax Van / transfer €80 2
Easy Transfer Van / transfer €93 2
Ciao Sorrento Van / transfer €145 1
Blu Welcome Travel Van / transfer €154 2
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Practical tips

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Book ahead in high season

Pompeii is busy in summer and on weekends. Book your seat online beforehand to avoid paying more at the last minute or finding the bus full, and keep the instant confirmation on your phone.

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Check the exact departure stop

Pompeii has several areas near the archaeological site and the town centre. Read your confirmation carefully to see where the bus leaves from, rather than assuming, so you don't wait at the wrong stop.

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Confirm where you arrive in Naples

Naples has several stations and ports, such as Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa for boats. Check the arrival stop first, then plan how to reach your hotel or port from there.

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Leave a margin for onward boats

If you are connecting to Capri, Ischia or Sorrento, don't book a tight transfer. Road traffic can slow the bus, and summer boats fill up, so choose a crossing with a comfortable buffer.

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Travel light and keep valuables close

Keep your passport, phone and wallet in a bag you hold on your lap. After a day at the ruins, a small daypack is much easier to manage on the bus than a large suitcase.

The journey experience

Pompeii to Naples is one of the easiest hops on a Campania itinerary, and you can decide how to do it quickly. The comparison table on this page puts duration and price side by side, so you don't need to piece the answer together from several websites. It is a short, low-stress transfer, ideal after a morning among the ruins.

The option listed for this route is the bus, a simple road transfer that suits independent travellers on a mid-range budget. Seats are generally comfortable enough for a short ride, there is usually room for a daypack or a small suitcase, and the bus is a budget-friendly way to reach the city. Traffic can affect the ride, especially at peak hours, so avoid cutting your connections too fine. Booking online gives you instant confirmation and the exact departure point.

Your best move is to book ahead in high season and to check the departure and arrival stops in your confirmation. Naples has several stations and ports, and it is easy to head to the wrong one. Keep your ticket on your phone, arrive at the stop a little early, and leave a comfortable margin if you are connecting to a boat for Capri or Sorrento. Once your ticket is booked, the rest of the day is easy.

Frequently asked questions — Pompeii → Naples

Why visit Naples?

  • ✓ Taste the original Neapolitan pizza at historic pizzerias like L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo
  • ✓ Walk through the ruins of Pompeii and climb Mount Vesuvius, 30 minutes from the city by train
  • ✓ Admire the Caravaggio and Roman mosaics at the Capodimonte and National Archaeological Museums
  • ✓ Wander the lively alleys of Spaccanapoli and the Quartieri Spagnoli, with street art and Maradona murals
  • ✓ Take a ferry from the Molo Beverello to Capri, Ischia or Procida for a day trip on the bay
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Recommended stay
2 to 4 nights — enough for the city's sights plus a day trip to Pompeii or Capri

When to visit Naples?

MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

April to June and September to October — warm, sunny weather without the peak summer heat and crowds

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What to do in Naples?

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Pizza at a historic pizzeria
Naples is the birthplace of pizza. Head to L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo for a true Margherita, usually 5-8€. Arrive before 12:00 or around 18:30 to avoid queues of an hour or more, and take a ticket at the door. Locals eat it folded, a portafoglio.
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Climb Mount Vesuvius
Take the Vesuvio Express shuttle from Pompeii or a bus from Ercolano to reach the car park at 1,000 m, then walk 20-30 minutes to the crater rim. Entry is about 12€ and booking online is required. Go in the morning for clearer views over the bay, and wear proper shoes.
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Pompeii archaeological site
Reachable in 35 minutes on the Circumvesuviana train from Naples Garibaldi (about 3€). The ticket is around 18€. Plan at least 3 hours, arrive at opening to beat the heat and tour groups, and bring water since shade is scarce. Don't miss the Villa dei Misteri and the Lupanare.
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National Archaeological Museum
Houses the best finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including the Alexander Mosaic and the Farnese collection. Entry is about 22€ and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. Visiting it before Pompeii gives helpful context. Allow 2 to 3 hours, and check the Secret Cabinet of erotic art.
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Napoli Sotterranea underground tour
Descend 40 m below the historic centre into Greek-Roman aqueducts and WWII air-raid shelters. Guided tours last about 80 minutes and cost around 15€, with English departures several times a day. It stays at about 17°C, so bring a light jacket. Book ahead on weekends.
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Espresso and sfogliatella ritual
Drink your coffee standing at the bar like a local: an espresso costs about 1.20€. Try Gran Caffè Gambrinus on Piazza Plebiscito or the more modest Caffè Mexico. Pair it with a warm sfogliatella riccia from Attanasio, near the station, for about 2,50€.
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Sunset at Posillipo and Gaiola
Take the metro and bus, or a taxi, to Parco Sommerso di Gaiola, a marine protected area with clear water and a small islet. Walk along Via Posillipo for sweeping views of Vesuvius and Capri. Come at golden hour. Swimming is free, and boat tours of the reserve cost around 15€.
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Cappella Sansevero and Veiled Christ
A small baroque chapel hiding Giuseppe Sanmartino's astonishing Veiled Christ, a marble sculpture with a seemingly translucent shroud. Tickets cost about 10€ and sell out, so book online several days ahead. The visit takes 30 minutes. Photography is not allowed inside.

How long to visit Naples?

2 to 4 days

Plan 3 to 4 days in Naples: it's long enough to cover the historic centre, the National Archaeological Museum, Spaccanapoli and the street food scene at a relaxed pace. With 2 days, stick to the centre and the museum, plus Pompeii or Herculaneum as a half-day trip. With 4 days or more, add Vesuvius, Capri or the Amalfi Coast; book Pompeii tickets online and use the Circumvesuviana train rather than a tour.

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