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Home/Destinations/Pompeii/Pompeii from Rome
From Rome · Pompeii itinerary

Pompeii from Rome: The Best Day Trip

See Pompeii from the capital in a single day. Here is how to plan a Pompeii day trip from Rome — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Fast train south
  2. 2Guided ruins tour
  3. 3Lunch in Sorrento
  4. 4Return to Rome

Morning: head south

High-speed train or minivan to Pompeii.

Midday: the ruins

A guided tour of the ancient city.

Afternoon: Sorrento

Lunch and a taste of the coast.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Pompeii — prices per person.

Pompeii and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Guided Tour
Rome
Pompeii and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Guided Tour
5.0(20)·12 hours
from$781/ person
via Viator
Tour in the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist
Pompeii
Tour in the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist
5.0(157)·2h 30min
from$344/ person
via Viator
Private Amalfi Coast Tour
Sorrento
Private Amalfi Coast Tour
5.0(125)·6–8 hours
from$1,087/ person
via Viator
From Rome : Full day Tour of Positano and Sorrento ( Or Pompei)
Rome
From Rome : Full day Tour of Positano and Sorrento ( Or Pompei)
5.0(18)·11–12 hours
from$1,715/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Pompeii with Archaeologist
Pompeii
Private Tour of Pompeii with Archaeologist
5.0(84)·1h 50min–2h
from$206/ person
via Viator
The Godfather of the Amalfi Coast
Positano
The Godfather of the Amalfi Coast
5.0(112)·8–9 hours
from$343/ person
via Viator
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome
Rome
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome
5.0(248)·12 hours
from$629/ person
via Viator
Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide
Pompeii
Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide
5.0(74)·2 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator

Pompeii from Rome — FAQ

Is a Pompeii day trip from Rome worth it?
Yes — though long, a guided day trip lets you experience one of the world’s great archaeological sites from the capital, often with Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
How long is the trip from Rome to Pompeii?
It is around two hours each way by high-speed train via Naples, making for a full but rewarding day.
What is included in a Rome to Pompeii tour?
Most include return transport, a guided tour of the ruins, and often lunch in Sorrento or a coastal stop.

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