Pompeii Location | How to Get to Pompeii from Rome and Naples?

Where is Pompeii Located?

Address: Metropolitan City of Naples 80045 [Find on Map]

Located in southern Italy’s Campania region, Pompeii borders Mount Vesuvius, which erupted in 79 A.D and buried the city. Pompeii is known for its ruins and volcanic remains, including the frescoed Villa of the Mysteries and the city's amphitheater, which are open to the public to view.

Closest landmark: Herculaneum (16.8 km)

Getting to Pompeii from Naples

Travel Time: 40 minutes from Naples city center

Closest stop/station: Pompei Scavi

Timings: 1-2 buses depart every hour starting from 7.30am

  • Head to the SITA bus station near the Nuova Marina port in Naples and board the 5001.
  • Disembark at Pompei Scavi, which is just a few steps away from the ruins of Pompeii. 

Travel Time: 35 minutes from Naples city center.

Closest stop/station: Pompei Scavi/ Villa dei Misteri 

Timings: Circumvesuviana trains depart 2-3 times per hour

Travel Time: 30 minutes from Naples city center

Closest Parking Spot: On-site parking at the Pompeii ruins

  • From Naples, take the A3 Naples-Salerno motorway towards Salerno.
  • Take the Pompei Ovest exit to get onto the SS18, after which you turn into Via Villa Dei Misteri.
  • Make sure to carry Euros for the toll payments.

Getting to Pompeii from Rome

Travel time: 3 hours from Rome city center.

Closest stop/station: Naples Metropark Central Parking

Timings: Buses depart hourly daily

  • Hop on the direct bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Pompeii.
  • Alight at the Pompeii station, a short walk away from the entrance of the attraction.

Travel time:  1 hour from Rome to Naples; and 35 minutes from Naples city center to Pompeii.

Closest stop/station: Pompei Scavi/ Villa dei Misteri 

Timings: Circumvesuviana trains depart 2-3 times per hour

  • There is no direct train from Rome to Pompeii. You will have to take a train to the Naples Napoli Porta Nolana Station.
  • From here, board the Circumvesuviana line, Campania Express, or the Metropolitano train line. 

Travel Time: 30 minutes from Naples city center.

Closest Parking Spot: On-site parking at the Pompeii ruins

  • From Rome, take the E45 via Strada Statale (toll motorway).
  • Take exit Pompei Ovest from E45 and continue on SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore/SR18. Drive to Via Antonio Morese in Pompeii.

Parking Facilities At Pompeii

  • On-site parking is available at the Pompeii ruins for EUR 10 per day.
  • Parking Zeus is located just 50 meters away from the Porta Marina Superiore entrance of the excavations at Pompeii. 
  • Parking Zeus Area 2 is located just 70 meters away from the Porta Marina Superiore entrance of the excavations at Pompeii, this parking lot is specifically for buses and campers. 
  • EuroParking Turistico is located 1.2 km from the Pompeii ruins.

What's the Best Way to Reach Pompeii?

  • Budget-friendly: The bus from Naples or Rome is the most economical option you can avail to reach Pompeii. 
  • Fastest route: In case you are only in Pompeii for a day, you could utilize your time well by opting for a car, as parking is easily available in Pompeii as well. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Pompeii Location

A. Pompeii is located in southern Italy’s Campania region, bordering Mount Vesuvius.

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