Today, Pompeii is widely considered to be one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world — a vibrant, well-preserved and accessible destination offering a fascinating look back to an ancient Italian civilization.
Enjoy a semi-independent round-trip tour from Rome to Pompeii by air-conditioned vehicle. It's a no hassle way to arrange a do-it-yourself tour of Pompeii from Rome.
Best of all, your coach and Pompeii ruins entrance tickets are all thrown in for the price, making this option good value.
When you get to Pompeii, you can wander the site independently or hire your own tour guide separately to take you around the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The trip from Rome to Pompeii takes three and a half hours, starting at 7.30 am, and as such this is a full day trip.
Depart from central Rome by air-conditioned coach. As part of your journey you can enjoy a panoramic tour of Naples before proceeding to Pompeii.
Days of operation: every day (March to November)
Departure point: Piazza della Repubblica
Departure time: 7.30am.
Inclusions: Return shuttle service from Rome to Pompeii. Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii. Transportation by air-conditioned coach or mini bus. English speaking tour leader on the bus (self-guided around ruins).
There is no toilet on board the bus, however a 10 - 15 minute stop is made en route.
Luggage storage NOT available
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Excellent value coach trip from Rome to Pompeii
• Return shuttle service from Rome to Pompeii • Transportation by air-conditioned bus • Tour leader on the bus (independent exploration of site) • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Pompeii
An alternative to the fully comprehensive coach day tour from Rome is to do the long distance between Rome and Naples by train. This gives you more flexibility and tour options in Naples too.
There are three or four trains an hour between Rome Termini Station and Naples Central Station, the fastest trains taking just 70 minutes.
There are several tour combinations from Naples Central Station where the Rome trains arrive, a typical tour bus leaves Naples Central Station at 10.30am so there is plenty of time for a train down from Rome prior to boarding.
The Pompeii only tour lasts 3 hours so you are back in Naples mid-afternoon with freedom to explore the parts of Naples that interest you before getting a late train back to Rome.
There are other longer day tour options from Naples Station with permutations that include Naples.
Fully guided traditional coach tour
• Lunch included • Entrance to Pompeii & Vesuvius • Professional guided tour • Headsets to hear the guide
Fully guided traditional coach tour
• Lunch included • Entrance to the Pompeii archaeological area • Hotel pick up (select hotels only) • Local guide
Private round-trip transportation between your accommodation in Rome and Pompeii plus the Amalfi Coast
Departure between 7 and 9 am, tour lasts around 11 hours
Up to 8 passengers per car
Price per car, not person with various vehicle sizes
An English speaking driver always at your disposal
Optional private tour guide for Pompeii
Clear, simple pricing, no unexpected extras
Just pay a small deposit to make the reservation, pay the driver on the day
Private car tour - 11 hour duration
Enjoy the ultimate in convenience and flexibility with this private car journey through the beautiful Italian countryside.
Your friendly English speaking driver will go at the pace that is right for you.
Fully guided tours with admissions | |
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Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius | €148 |
Pompeii & Naples | €159 |
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast | €325 |
Florence by coach - guided day tour | €98 |
Florence by train - guided day tour | €227 |
Capri - full day tour | €241 |
Assisi & Orvieto - a taster of Umbria | €151 |
Tuscany, lunch and wine tasting | €101 |
Budget packages for independent travellers | |
Pompeii by train | |
Pompeii by coach inc. tour leader & entrance | From €93 |
Florence by train | |
Private tours by car | |
Suggested itineraries to Pompeii, Florence etc | |
Custom tours to your specification |