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Bus from Pompei to Rome: Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Pompei to Rome. Traveling by bus from Pompei to Rome usually takes around 3 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Marozzi bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance131 mi (211 km)
Shortest duration2h 55m
Cheapest price$10.39
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines3

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What bus companies travel from Pompei to Rome?

There are 3 bus lines from Pompei to Rome available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus33h 24m$22.54
Itabus13h 55m$13.91
Marozzi13h 0m$24.09
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Pompei to Rome, and usually makes the trip in about 3 hours and 24 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

  • Marozzi is known for its daily trips along popular routes to cities such as Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Milan, and Turin. While on your journey, enjoy the company's modern coach fleet with power outlets, WiFi, and onboard restrooms.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Pompei to Rome

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 131 miles from Pompei to Rome. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Pompei to Rome for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Pompei to Rome, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Pompei to Rome every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Pompei to Rome without transferring.

City Information

Rome

Rome is a city rich in cultural heritage, as well as one of the most romantic destinations in Europe. To fully understand the city’s extraordinary history, visitors should take the time to visit the Capitoline Museums, where the collections include hundreds of sculptures as well as the Capitoline Wolf, the symbol of Rome itself. The famous Trevi’s Fountain is also on the must-see list of many travelers. Boasting an amazing baroque design with mythological motifs, the fountain is one of the most photogenic spots in the city, and it is located near the principal shopping area. If you wish to check out some of the city’s most iconic structures, head over to the Sistine Chapel, which houses the famous fresco by Michelangelo.

Rome is every foodie’s heaven. As you explore the city’s food scene, don’t hesitate to take the chance to try out a local specialty, artichokes. The best place to try these out is at Nonna Betta. For those who want to try the famous Roma coffee, Caffe Sant'Eustachio might be the right spot.

The principal train station in Rome is the Termini station. The main bus station is Roma Tiburtina. The city’s air services are fulfilled by three airports: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, and Roma-Urbe, of which the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is the largest.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Pompei?

Main departure station: Piazza Falcone e Borsellino

Buses to Rome leave from 3 stations in Pompei.

All bus stations in Pompei:

  • Piazza Falcone e Borsellino

  • Piazza Falcone e Borsellino

  • Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore

Where does the bus arrive in Rome?

Largo Guido Mazzoni  - ITRMEDEFLX-0

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Main arrival station: Largo Guido Mazzoni

Rome's main long-distance bus station, known as Autostazione Tiburtina, is located on Largo Guido Mazzoni in the northeast of the city. The modern, state-of-the-art facility has several small food outlets, restrooms, and left luggage facilities. Bus companies like FlixBus and RegioJet operate routes from Tiburtina to destinations including Venice and Prague. It can be accessed via the city's metro line B and is just a short walk to Roma Tiburtina railway station. Several hotels, bars, and restaurants line the nearby Via Tiburtina for the perfect welcome to the Eternal City.

All bus stations in Rome:

  • Largo Guido Mazzoni

  • Largo Mazzoni Guido 3

  • Tiburtina Bus Station (Inside)

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