Pompeii to Vesuvius: your options
From Pompeii you have three ways up the mountain. A guided half-day trip with transport and the crater ticket, a transfer with ticket and free time, or the public bus on your own. The Vesuvius tour from Pompeii is the most common choice for visitors who already have a day at the ruins planned.
Pompeii is only the starting point on this page. The crater entry is a separate ticket with its own time slot, and the trail is a walk, not a ride to the rim.
Our picks: Vesuvius from Pompeii
All three start at or near the Pompeii ruins. The shorter tour is only Vesuvius, the others add a guided visit of Pompeii first.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Pompeii and Vesuvius with wine tasting from Pompeii
- Transfer from Pompeii to Vesuvius
- Pompeii and Vesuvius tickets
- Wine tasting and lunch
A small group of up to 20 starts with a two-hour guided visit of Pompeii and drives on to Vesuvius. Wine tasting and lunch are included.
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Pompeii and Vesuvius small group with a hiking guide
- 2-hour Pompeii guide
- Licensed hiking guide on Vesuvius
- Both admissions
The day starts at the Pompeii ruins entrance with a guided visit, then a minibus takes you to Vesuvius for the hike. Admissions to Pompeii and Vesuvius are in the price.
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Vesuvius guided tour from Pompeii with transfer
- Tour guide
- Fast-track Vesuvius ticket
- Transport during the tour
A guide leads you up from the entrance, a steep climb of about 30 minutes. Transport and the Vesuvius ticket are part of the price.
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Guided trips and transfers with the crater ticket, starting at Pompeii, with live prices and availability.
Vesuvius tour from Pompeii: what is included
The three kinds of trip, side by side.
| Option | Guide | Crater entry | Transport | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided half-day trip | Tour guide | Fast-track ticket included | Included during the trip | First-time visitors who want an explanation |
| Transfer with ticket | No guide, free time | Ticket and booking fees included | Round trip from Pompeii or Naples | Independent walkers |
| Bus with digital guide | Digital guide, no live guide | Skip-the-line entry | Bus from Pompeii if you pick that option | Low-cost, flexible plans |
| Small group with Pompeii visit | Archaeologist and hiking guide | Included | Minibus from the Pompeii entrance | A full day with both sites |
For most visitors staying in Pompeii, the guided half-day trip is the simplest choice. If you prefer to walk at your own pace, take the transfer with ticket and plan the time yourself.
Visiting Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii
Meeting points and the day itself.
Where the trips start
One guided half-day trip starts on Via Villa dei Misteri in Pompei. Other trips start at the Pompeii ruins entrance, where the guide meets the group. Always use the exact point on your booking confirmation.
The climb from the entrance
From the trail entrance, the guided half-day trip lists a steep climb. Expect sun, dust and often wind on the trail, so bring water and sturdy shoes.
Food
The half-day trip does not include lunch. Plan to eat before or after, and carry water.
Time slot
The park lets visitors in by booked time slot with limited capacity. A tour or transfer with a ticket takes care of this, but the time is fixed, so do not plan the ruins tight against it.
Vesuvius from Pompeii by public bus
Two legs, one timetable to check.
The public route has two parts. Take the train to Pompei Scavi, then the EAV bus line 808 Pompei to Vesuvio, with its timetable valid from 1 October 2026. The train station is not at the crater rim, so you change to the bus for the mountain. Check the current timetable before you go.
You still need the crater ticket for a booked time slot. The bus does not include it, and there is no regular ticket office at the crater entrance. Walk only on the open trail. The crater hike guide explains the trail itself.
Looking for the whole day with the ruins and the volcano together? Read about the day tours in Pompeii and Vesuvius from Naples.
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Pompeii to Vesuvius: frequently asked questions
How do I get from Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius?
By guided trip or transfer with a ticket, or by train to Pompei Scavi and the EAV bus line 808 to the mountain. The bus is a separate leg after the train.
Is the crater ticket included in a trip from Pompeii?
On the guided half-day trip and the transfer with ticket, yes. On the public bus, no. Buy the ticket for a time slot before you go.
Can I do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?
Yes. Small-group tours start at the Pompeii entrance and include the ruins and the volcano. Others start in Naples and take most of the day.
Is the trip guided?
Only some. The transfer with ticket gives free time and no guide, and the bus option uses a digital guide. The listing states it.
Does the bus go to the crater?
No. The bus goes to the mountain, and the crater trail is a walk from there. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours on foot.