Cinque Terre to Pompeii: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.1 miles 549 km · straight line
412.3 miles actual route 663.5 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
€75 - €93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Cinque Terre from Pompeii?

The distance from Cinque Terre to Pompeii is 341.1 miles (549 km) as the crow flies. Pompeii is located SE of Cinque Terre. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.3 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in Italy.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cinque Terre and Pompeii. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cinque Terre to Pompeii

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min €75 - €93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cinque Terre & Pompeii

Quick Facts

Cinque Terre
44.15°N, 9.64°E
Europe/Rome
0m elevation
Pompeii
40.75°N, 14.50°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM