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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
Main museum for finds from Pompeii and nearby sites, including mosaics, frescoes and everyday objects that add context to the ruins.
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Pompei is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Pompei will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 66 trains that leave Salerno for Pompei every day 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Metropolitano 21336
Metropolitano 21356
Metropolitano 21316
Metropolitano 21342
Metropolitano 21302
Regionale 5968
Metropolitano 21340
Metropolitano 21336
Metropolitano 21346
Metropolitano 21322Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Pompei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 24 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Pompei trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Metropolitano 21300 | 5:04 Salerno station | 0h42 | 5:46 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21300 | 5:08 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 5:46 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5968 | 5:10 Salerno station | 0h22 | 5:32 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21302 | 5:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 6:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21302 | 5:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 6:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5082 | 5:53 Salerno station | 0h47 | 6:40 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5102 · Regionale 5082 | 5:56 Salerno station | 0h44 | 6:40 Pompei station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5082 | 5:57 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h43 | 6:40 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21304 | 6:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 6:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21304 | 6:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 6:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21306 | 6:34 Salerno station | 0h42 | 7:16 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21306 | 6:38 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 7:16 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5964 | 6:47 Salerno station | 0h42 | 7:29 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5964 | 6:51 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 7:29 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21308 | 7:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 7:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21308 | 7:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 7:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21310 | 7:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 8:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21310 | 7:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 8:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21312 | 8:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 8:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21312 | 8:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 8:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21314 | 8:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 9:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21314 | 8:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 9:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21316 | 9:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 9:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21316 | 9:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 9:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21318 | 9:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 10:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21318 | 9:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 10:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21320 | 10:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 11:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21320 | 10:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 11:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21322 | 11:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 11:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21322 | 11:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 11:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21324 | 11:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 12:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21324 | 11:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 12:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21326 | 12:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 12:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21326 | 12:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 12:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21328 | 12:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 13:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21328 | 12:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 13:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21330 | 13:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 14:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21330 | 13:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 14:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21332 | 14:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 14:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21332 | 14:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 14:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21334 | 14:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 15:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21334 | 14:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 15:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21336 | 15:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 15:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21336 | 15:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 15:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21338 | 15:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 16:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21338 | 15:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 16:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21340 | 16:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 17:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21340 | 16:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 17:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21342 | 17:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 17:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21342 | 17:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 17:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21344 | 17:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 18:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21344 | 17:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 18:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21346 | 18:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 18:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21346 | 18:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 18:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21348 | 18:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 19:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21348 | 18:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 19:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21350 | 19:07 Salerno station | 0h42 | 19:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21350 | 19:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 19:49 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21352 | 19:37 Salerno station | 0h42 | 20:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21352 | 19:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 20:19 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5966 | 20:09 Salerno station | 0h42 | 20:51 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5966 | 20:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h38 | 20:51 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21354 | 21:07 Salerno station | 0h43 | 21:50 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21354 | 21:11 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h39 | 21:50 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21356 | 21:37 Salerno station | 0h43 | 22:20 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21356 | 21:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 0h39 | 22:20 Pompei station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Salerno to Pompei run on average 46 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 38m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 22:47 |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Pompei — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pompei trip today.
Main museum for finds from Pompeii and nearby sites, including mosaics, frescoes and everyday objects that add context to the ruins.
Antiquarium at Pompeii presenting artefacts, casts and a concise introduction to the city’s history before entering the excavation area.
Small civic museum in the shrine complex displaying devotional objects and documents linked to the modern town’s religious history.
Historic civic square by the basilica, temple buildings and market spaces. It is the key orientation point for exploring ancient Pompeii on foot.
Long straight street lined with houses, baths and shops. Excellent for seeing paving stones, fountains and the rhythm of Roman urban life.
Modern central square facing the sanctuary, lively yet practical for strolling, people-watching and linking the new town with the station area.
Wood-fired pizza from the Naples area with a soft, airy crust and simple toppings. A defining local tradition eaten across Pompei and Campania.
Small potato dumplings baked or dressed with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Common in Campania home cooking and closely tied to Sunday family meals.
Pasta with courgettes, often fried then cooked until creamy with cheese. A classic Neapolitan dish popular around Pompei for its rich, comforting flavour.
Established restaurant near the ruins serving Campanian seafood, pasta and local specialities in a polished but relaxed setting.
Casual, well-known pizzeria and restaurant popular for Neapolitan pizza, classic pasta dishes and an easy-going local atmosphere.
Traditional dining spot in central Pompei known for regional dishes, pizza and generous portions in a friendly, informal environment.
Moderate for Italy: dining and hotels near the ruins cost more than in smaller towns, but local cafes, pizza and Circumvesuviana trains keep visits fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis do not require tips; round up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri -> Pompei Piazza Bartolo Longo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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.

Most Salerno to Pompei trains use the Salerno to Pompei station pair, with some services arriving at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Pompei train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salerno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, La Botte Pazza, Puro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salerno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salerno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella, Hotel Montestella.
Duomo - Via Vernieri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, Osteria dei Sapori
Ticket office support is available at Duomo - Via Vernieri.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Hotel Montestella, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Salerno Torrione is 2 km from Salerno city centre. Public transport options include:
Salerno Torrione has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis and Hotel.
Food options include: Saltimbocca News, Ristorante Cicirinella
Available at Salerno Torrione: Taxis.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Pompei has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Garum, Add'u Mimi
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pompei. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pompei. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pompei: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pompei: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pompei: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Palma, Hotel Diana Pompei, Hotel Forum.
Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri is 1 km from Pompei city centre. Public transport options include:
Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri.
Ticket office support is available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri. Information desks are located near the entrance.
Available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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