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Cities Near Pompeii

Cities near Pompeii, Italy: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Torre del Greco, San Carlo All'Arena, Acerra. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Pompeii, Italy is Torre del Greco, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Torre del Greco7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
San Carlo All'Arena14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Acerra15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Salerno17 mi / 27 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Aversa21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Caserta24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Potenza70 mi / 112 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Foggia74 mi / 119 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
San Severo80 mi / 128 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Cerignola82 mi / 131 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Pompeii

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Torre del Greco, San Carlo All'Arena, Acerra, Salerno, Aversa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Pompeii include Torre del Greco, San Carlo All'Arena, Acerra, Salerno, Aversa. The closest is Torre del Greco, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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