What is the cheapest way to get from Pompei to Etna?

The cheapest way to get from Pompei to Etna is to bus via Salerno which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pompei to Etna?

The fastest way to get from Pompei to Etna is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €180 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Pompei and Etna?

No, there is no direct bus from Pompei to Etna. However, there are services departing from Pompei and arriving at Etna via Battipaglia Ospedale and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Pompei to Etna?

The distance between Pompei and Etna is 455 km.

How do I travel from Pompei to Etna without a car?

The best way to get from Pompei to Etna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Pompei to Etna?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Pompei to Etna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pompei to Etna bus from?

Pompei to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pompei station.

Where does the Pompei to Etna bus arrive?

Pompei to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Battipaglia station.

Where can I stay near Etna?

There are 4867+ hotels available in Etna.

Pompei to Etna - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Pompei to Etna by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train to Naples Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Pompei to Napoli Piazza Garibalditrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
4h 14m
€183–329
Bus via Salerno
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salerno to Cataniabus N592 / ...
12h 59m
€48–82
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Salerno to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Re
7h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pompei to Battipagliabus
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Catania Via D'Amicobus
3. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
11h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pompei to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Etnacar
6h 15m
€103–158
Train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pompei to Napoli Piazza Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
5h 45m
€209–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salerno to Catania Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
11h 23m

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

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Distance: 454.6 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Pompei to Etna via Battipaglia Ospedale, Catania Via D'Amico, and Catania in around 11h 50m.

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