- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Provinciale di Salerno
Provincial archaeology museum with finds from Etruscan, Greek, and Roman sites. A strong choice for understanding the wider Salerno area.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Salerno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Salerno will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bari for Salerno on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Salerno:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Salerno costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $65 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 4h 31m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Miccolis, Sitacampania, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, TTI Leonettibus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 7h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 6h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Sitacampania | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Sitacampania | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Sitacampania | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sitacampania | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Salerno buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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320 | 5:00 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h45 | 9:45 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h05 | 9:50 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Bari, Via G.Capruzzi (Terminal Bus “FS Park”) | 4h10 | 11:40 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4314 · Autobus PZ613 · Autobus PZ108 | 9:05 AM Bari Centrale | 7h15 | 4:20 PM Salerno station | 2 transfers | |
1202 | 9:50 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h00 | 1:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ615 · Autobus PZ112 | 10:35 AM Bari Centrale | 9h50 | 8:25 PM Salerno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4318 · Autobus PZ615 · Autobus PZ112 | 10:35 AM Bari Centrale | 9h50 | 8:25 PM Salerno station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Bari, Via G.Capruzzi (Terminal Bus “FS Park”) | 4h20 | 3:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 4h00 | 3:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 5h50 | 7:20 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
5380r | 1:30 PM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 5h00 | 6:30 PM Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova | 0 transfersDirect | |
5380r | 1:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h35 | 6:30 PM Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 7h30 | 9:30 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
Busitalia B027 · Busitalia B024 | 3:00 PM Bari, Via G.Capruzzi (Terminal Bus “FS Park”) | 6h40 | 9:40 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 4h50 | 8:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Bari, Via G.Capruzzi (Terminal Bus “FS Park”) | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła | 4h10 | 8:30 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 5h20 | 10:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
5381r | 4:50 PM Bari, Corso Antonio De Tullio (in front of the Port newsstand) | 4h25 | 9:15 PM Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova | 0 transfersDirect | |
5381r | 5:15 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 4h00 | 9:15 PM Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 6h50 | 7:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bari to Salerno run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Salerno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salerno trip today.
Provincial archaeology museum with finds from Etruscan, Greek, and Roman sites. A strong choice for understanding the wider Salerno area.
Museum devoted to Roberto Papi's collection of medical instruments. It reflects Salerno's celebrated medieval school of medicine.
Compact diocesan museum preserving sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects linked to the cathedral and local religious history.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and benches, ideal for walking, sea views, and feeling everyday Salerno life at sunset.
The medieval old town's main pedestrian street, filled with historic buildings, shops, and easy access to many major sights.
Lively central pedestrian axis joining station and old town. Good for shopping, architecture, and understanding the modern city center.
Fresh anchovies from the Amalfi-Salerno coast, often marinated or fried. They are a staple of local seafood cooking and prized for their intense, clean flavor.
Handmade pasta from nearby Minori served with a slow-cooked beef and tomato ragù. It is a classic Sunday and festive dish in the Salerno area.
Thick spaghetti with clams, garlic, olive oil, and parsley. A beloved coastal Campanian dish, especially good in Salerno for its very fresh shellfish.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on refined Campanian seafood and seasonal tasting menus in a polished setting near the waterfront.
Popular pizzeria and casual restaurant known for quality Neapolitan-style pizza, local ingredients, and a lively, reliable atmosphere.
Historic, well-known seafood restaurant in the old town, appreciated for classic local fish dishes and a traditional Salerno atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in peak season, but pizza, cafes, and local transit stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service may be included via coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis are usually rounded up; small change at cafes is optional.
There are about 7 buses from Bari to Salerno every day, sometimes a little less on weekends. On Sundays, there may only be 3 or 4 departures on this route. There are many direct options as well, meaning you likely won’t have to transfer. The journey can be anywhere from about 3h 45min to almost 5h depending on the transfer status of your chosen route and what time you decide to depart. Once you arrive in Salerno, there’s plenty to do and see, such as the Garden of Minerva and the Castello di Arechi.
The journey by bus from Bari to Salerno can last anywhere from 3h 45min to almost 5h depending on if you have to change buses along the way. The most common buses last around 4h 30min. Generally, you won’t need to transfer, but some of the longer buses have 1 or 2 changes.You can expect to travel about 112 miles (182 km) on this bus route.
There are usually around 7 buses from Bari to Salerno each day, with the frequency being less on Sundays, as sometimes there will only be 3 departures. As a result, there are a little less than 50 buses per week. Normally you won’t have to transfer during this journey if you time it right, but some of the longer bus routes will require one or two changes. The first bus of the day usually leaves around 1:40 p.m. The last bus of the day typically leaves shortly after 5:00 p.m.
Departure bus station: Buses from Bari to Salerno will depart from 2 different stations: Bari Via Capruzzi and Bari Porto. Bari Via Capruzzi is located just across the street from the main train station, Bari Centrale, in front of the DEA Cafe. This bus stop is in the city center. Bari Porto is located at the tip of the port near the center. To reach this, you can take bus 20. The amenities at Bari Centrale include bars and shops where you can grab something to eat before your trip, as well as public restrooms.
Arrival bus station: The most common arrival station is Piazza Montpellier at the entrance to Pinocchio Park, about 10 minutes from the city center of Salerno by public transport. The other bus station in Salerno is Via Vinciprova, which is about 15 minutes from the city center either on foot or by public transport. Piazza Montpellier offers public restrooms and places to grab a quick bite to eat. Via Vinciprova also offers similar amenities as it is near the main train station.
There are several bus companies offering service from Bari to Salerno, including Miccolis and Sitasalerno. Both companies commonly have direct routes. However, Sitasalerno usually offers the faster routes and cheaper tickets.
Miccolis’s bus trips from Bari to Salerno are typically direct and don’t require bus transfers during the journey. They usually offer about 3 direct trips per day and the journey takes just over 4h. This company’s buses always leave from Bari, Via Capruzzi in front of the DEA Cafe and arrive at Salerno Piazza Montpellier. Miccolis allows you to change your reservation once up to 2 hours before your departure time for a fee of 5 euro. 2 free hold luggage bags and 1 free hand baggage item are included in your ticket. Any extra luggage will be subject to a fee of about 3 euro.
Sitasalerno usually offers about 4 departures from Bari to Salerno each day. These journeys are usually direct routes and you won’t have to change buses. Sitasalerno’s buses use both Bari, Via Capuzzi and Bari, Porto as departure stations, but the buses always arrive at the Salerno, Via Vinciprova station. This bus route typically lasts a little less than 4h depending on what time you decide to depart.
Miccolis buses don’t typically have wifi available on board, so be sure to download some offline entertainment for your journey. There are also no outlets or charging stations on the bus, so be sure your devices are fully charged before departure or bring a power bank with you. However, you can expect air conditioning, comfortable seats, toilets on certain routes, and a stereo and video system. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks on board the bus so you can refresh yourself at your leisure. Your ticket with Miccolis will include 2 free bags to be put in the luggage hold below the bus and 1 free hand baggage item. You can add pieces of luggage to your booking before departure for a fee of 3 euro per extra bag. Animals are allowed as long as they stay in their carrier for the duration of the trip or if they are service animals. Miccolis does not specify the services available for disabled passengers. Sitasalerno buses also don’t normally have wifi available on board and typically allow one free piece of hold luggage and one free piece of hand luggage. Sitasalerno allows you to travel with animals if they stay in a small carrier for the entire trip or are service animals. You can bring bicycles with you if they are placed in the luggage hold below the bus. Special discounted tickets are also available for disabled passengers. To board buses operated by either of these companies, you will need your ticket and a valid photo ID. It is advised to get to the departure station about 30 minutes in advance of departure to commence boarding. Seats cannot be chosen with either bus company operating on this route. It is best to book in advance to find the best deals and the widest range of seat availability.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Salerno by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salerno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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