How far is it from Mount Etna to Vesuvius?

The distance between Mount Etna and Vesuvius is 472 km.

How do I travel from Mount Etna to Vesuvius without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Etna to Vesuvius without a car is to travel and train which takes 8h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mount Etna to Vesuvius?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Mount Etna to Vesuvius, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vesuvius?

There are 9274+ hotels available in Vesuvius.

Mount Etna to Vesuvius - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 0 train

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Etna to Vesuvius by unknown, plane, train, shuttle, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, fly, line 0 train, shuttle
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1. Walk from Mount Etna to Catania-Airport-CTA
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri
4. Take a shuttle bus from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Vesuvio National Park
3h 53m
Travel, train (Trenitalia)
1. Walk from Mount Etna to Giarre-Riposto
2. Take the train from Giarre-Riposto to Napoli CentraleIc
8h 26m
Travel, bus via Zafferana Etnea
1. Walk from Mount Etna to Zafferana Etnea
2. Take the bus from Catania to Napoli P.zza GaribaldiN590 / ...
12h 4m
Travel, ferry, drive
1. Walk from Mount Etna to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Vesuvius
6h 37m
Travel, train, ferry
1. Walk from Mount Etna to Giarre-Riposto
2. Take the train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina CentraleRe
3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
4. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli CentraleFr
9h 54m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Mount Etna to Etna
2. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Napoli, Autostazione MetroparkItabus
13h 17m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mount Etna to Vesuvius.

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Distance: 472 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Mount Etna, Italy and Vesuvius, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Mount Etna to Vesuvius. However, you can travel to Catania-Airport-CTA airport, fly to Naples Airport (NAP), walk to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the bus to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, walk to Napoli P. Garibaldi, take the line 0 train to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, walk to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, then take the shuttle to Vesuvio National Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Etna to Vesuvius via Giarre-Riposto, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, and Ercolano Scavi in around 8h 26m.

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