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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Pompei

Showing times and prices for 23 Feb

Cheapest price

£61

Average price

£76

Fastest journey

4 h 29 m

Average duration

4 h 29 m

Trains per day

68

Distance

490 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Pompei is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bologna to Pompei will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.

Fast trains

To travel from Bologna to Pompei you need to make at least one change.

IntercityIntercity 583+RegionaleRegionale 5967
08:547h44
Bologna Centrale
16:38Pompei station
£611One-way
1 change
IntercityIntercity 583+RegionaleRegionale 5967 · POMPEI LINK NP29
08:548h56
Bologna Centrale
17:50Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri
£621One-way
2 changes
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770+IntercityIntercity 723+RegionaleRegionale 5965
01:338h49
Bologna Centrale
10:22Pompei station
£641One-way
2 changes
Italo9947+RegionaleRegionale 5959
16:575h36
Bologna Centrale
22:33Pompei station
£731One-way
1 change
Italo8915+RegionaleMetropolitano 21351
15:425h54
Bologna Centrale
21:36Pompei station
£731One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Pompei

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pompei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £95.

Distance: 490 km

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£53

Average Price

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Cheapest

£171

Average Price

4h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 49m

Average total duration

7h 19m

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13h 35m

Average total duration

10h 35m

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Live departures

Bologna to Pompei train times

The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pompei trains for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
trenitalia23:01 Bologna
12h05
11:06 Pompei0 changesdirect
Monday 23 February
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 770+trenitaliaintIntercity 723+trenitaliaregRegionale 596500:33 Bologna Centrale
8h49
09:22 Pompei station2 changes
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 770+frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9501+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2130700:33 Bologna Centrale
7h33
08:06 Pompei station2 changes
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9601+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 21315 · POMPEI LINK NP0705:37 Bologna Centrale
4h48
10:25 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9601+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2131505:37 Bologna Centrale
4h29
10:06 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9603+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2131706:07 Bologna Centrale
4h59
11:06 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9603+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 21317 · POMPEI LINK NP0906:07 Bologna Centrale
5h18
11:25 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
italo8111+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132506:57 Bologna Centrale
6h39
13:36 Pompei station1 change
italo8111+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132306:57 Bologna Centrale
6h09
13:06 Pompei station1 change
italo8111+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132106:57 Bologna Centrale
5h39
12:36 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9607+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 21319 · POMPEI LINK NP1707:07 Bologna Centrale
4h48
11:55 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9607+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2131907:07 Bologna Centrale
4h29
11:36 Pompei station1 change
italo8903+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132507:42 Bologna Centrale
5h54
13:36 Pompei station1 change
italo8903+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132707:42 Bologna Centrale
6h24
14:06 Pompei station1 change
italo8903+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132907:42 Bologna Centrale
6h54
14:36 Pompei station1 change
trenitaliaintIntercity 583+trenitaliaregRegionale 596707:54 Bologna Centrale
7h44
15:38 Pompei station1 change
trenitaliaintIntercity 583+trenitaliaregRegionale 5967 · POMPEI LINK NP2907:54 Bologna Centrale
8h56
16:50 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9611+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132108:07 Bologna Centrale
4h29
12:36 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132308:37 Bologna Centrale
4h29
13:06 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 21323 · POMPEI LINK NP2108:37 Bologna Centrale
5h13
13:50 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
italo9919+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133108:57 Bologna Centrale
6h09
15:06 Pompei station1 change
italo9919+trenitaliaregRegionale 596708:57 Bologna Centrale
6h41
15:38 Pompei station1 change
italo9919+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132908:57 Bologna Centrale
5h39
14:36 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132709:12 Bologna Centrale
4h54
14:06 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 21327 · POMPEI LINK NP2309:12 Bologna Centrale
5h13
14:25 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
italo8907+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133509:42 Bologna Centrale
6h54
16:36 Pompei station1 change
italo8907+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133309:42 Bologna Centrale
6h24
16:06 Pompei station1 change
italo8907+trenitaliaregRegionale 596709:42 Bologna Centrale
5h56
15:38 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9619+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2132910:07 Bologna Centrale
4h29
14:36 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9527+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133110:27 Bologna Centrale
4h39
15:06 Pompei station1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9527+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 21331 · POMPEI LINK NP2710:27 Bologna Centrale
5h23
15:50 Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri2 changes
italo8902+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133710:42 Bologna Centrale
6h24
17:06 Pompei station1 change
italo8902+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133510:42 Bologna Centrale
5h54
16:36 Pompei station1 change
italo8902+trenitaliaregRegionale 596710:42 Bologna Centrale
4h56
15:38 Pompei station1 change
italo9927+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133510:57 Bologna Centrale
5h39
16:36 Pompei station1 change
italo9927+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133910:57 Bologna Centrale
6h39
17:36 Pompei station1 change
italo9927+trenitaliaregMetropolitano 2133710:57 Bologna Centrale
6h09
17:06 Pompei station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bologna to Pompei

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Trains from Bologna to Pompei run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 490 km distance in 4h 31m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance
490 km
Average train duration
4h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
4h 31m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:39
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18

Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Pompei trainsFrecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Pompei from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Frecciarossa

About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 31m
Cheapest Price
£51
Frecciarossa frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone

Italo

About
Italo is Italy’s private high-speed train service operated by Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV), connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Turin, Bologna, and Salerno. Its fleet includes the Italo AGV 575, capable of speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the eco-friendly Italo EVO, which reaches up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Passengers can choose from four classes — Smart, Comfort, Prima, and Club Executive — all offering modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, bathrooms, snack machines, and Italo Live entertainment with movies, music, and games. Italo offers three fare types — Low Cost, Economy, and Flex — providing different levels of price and flexibility. Popular routes include Rome–Milan, Rome–Florence, and Milan–Turin, making Italo a fast, comfortable, and convenient way to travel around Italy.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 31m
Cheapest Price
£76
Italo frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage (max 55x35x25cm) and 1 piece of luggage (max 75x53x30cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack bar service available in most trains with drinks and light refreshments. Welcome service in Prima and Club Executive classes
Seat reservation
Included in Prima and Club Executive. Optional extra cost in Smart and Comfort
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Bologna to Pompei train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Pompei by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pompei, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bologna to Pompei can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The train journey from Bologna to Pompei covers a distance of 490 km and takes approximately 4h 31m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Bologna to Pompei is 490 km.
The first train from Bologna to Pompei leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Bologna to Pompei departs at 23:39.
Trains from Bologna to Pompei run approximately 16 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Bologna to Pompei.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bologna to Pompei.
To get from Bologna to Pompei, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Bologna to Pompei.
The train station in Bologna that goes to Pompei is Bologna Centrale, and it arrives at Pompei station.
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Pompei is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Bologna to Pompei in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bologna to Pompei offers varied scenery, passing through picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming Italian towns, providing a pleasant travel experience.
A day trip from Bologna to Pompei is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 31m. The distance is 490 km, and there are 11 train trips per day.
In Pompei, you can visit the Archaeological Park to explore the well-preserved ruins of the ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover the Pompeii Forum, the centre of public life with temples and markets, and stroll through the Garden of the Fugitives to see plaster casts of eruption victims. Visit the Pompeii Amphitheatre, one of the oldest surviving Roman arenas, and enjoy a guided tour of the Thermal Baths to learn about Roman bathing culture. Don't miss the best sights such as the House of the Faun, the Villa of the Mysteries, and the Temple of Apollo, each offering a glimpse into ancient art and architecture.
To explore Pompeii thoroughly, one full day is generally sufficient. However, if you wish to delve deeper into its history and nearby attractions, two days would be ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Bologna to Pompei.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Pompei

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Pompei
The major train station for departures in Bologna is Bologna Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna Centrale for your trip from Bologna to Pompei.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • A Cafè
  • VyTA Boulangerie
  • Venchi
  • Scambio
  • Juice Bar
  • KFC
  • Dispensa Emilia
  • Lavazza
  • Mokà
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Starhotels Excelsior
  • Millenn Hotel Bologna
  • UNA Hotels
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Public transport options for Bologna Centrale
  • Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
  • Monorail lines: Marconi Express
  • Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
2
Parking
Parking
  • Free parking available near the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • Free of charge
Hotel
Hotel
  • San Ruffillo House
  • Hotel Il Guercino
  • Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Station Plan
  • The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
Public transport options for Bologna San Ruffillo
  • Bus: Several local bus lines available
Bologna S. VitaleParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.

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