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How to get fromEtna to Pompeiby plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Etna to Pompei by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Pompeitrain train
    3h 2m
    €187–329

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Salernonighttrain night train Ini
    11h 59m
    €49–94

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain train Ic
    8h 7m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Etna to Cataniabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Battipaglia Ospedalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Pompeibus bus
    11h 40m

  5. Bus via Salerno

    1. Take the bus from Catania to Salernobus bus N528 / ...
    11h 52m
    €50–84

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Etna to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Pompeicar car
    6h 10m
    €103–165

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Etna, Italy and Pompei, Campania, Italy?

You can take a bus from Etna to Pompei via Catania, Catania Via D'Amico, and Battipaglia in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Catania Centrale to Salerno 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 8h 7m.

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