The average train between Pompei and Bologna takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Pompei to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Pompei and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pompei is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pompei to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Pompei station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Pompei to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
Pompei to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Pompei to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Pompei and Bologna is 490.3 km. The road distance is 587 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.