Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Vesuvius

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Etna to Vesuvius by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    9h

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus bus Itabus
    13h 36m
    €71–115

  3. Bus via Napoli - Porta Nolana Staz EAV

    1. Take the bus from Catania to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus N590 / ...
    12h 58m
    €95–141

  4. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Napoli Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    14h 7m
    €89–141

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Etna to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Vesuviuscar car
    6h 43m
    €120–188

  6. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, line 0 train, shuttle

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CTA - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteritrain train
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Vesuvio National Parkshuttle bus
    5h 40m

  7. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Vesuvio National Parkshuttle bus
    4h 11m

  8. Drive to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Etna to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)car car
    2. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CIY - FCO
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    6h 48m
    €87–409

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Etna to Vesuvius.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 537.2 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Etna, Italy and Vesuvius, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Catania to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Catania Centrale to Napoli Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There