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Museo Archeologico Provinciale Di Salerno
Archaeological museum with finds from prehistoric to Roman eras, including local artifacts that explain the history of Salerno and its province.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Salerno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Salerno will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 14 buses that leave Bologna for Salerno on Thu, Jun 25, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 509 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $201 Average price |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Bologna to Salerno:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Salerno costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $176 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Salerno costing on average $201 (€166).
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 09:16PM | Arrival Time 04:04AM | Duration 6h48 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Salerno buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3825 · 1201 | 3:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h05 | 3:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h10 | 4:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h20 | 4:35 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h50 | 9:40 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h20 | 7:20 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h30 | 8:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h45 | 11:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h30 | 2:10 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h00 | 4:40 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h50 | 7:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h40 | 8:20 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
2413 | 11:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h35 | 8:25 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h05 | 12:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Salerno run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:54 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.
Archaeological museum with finds from prehistoric to Roman eras, including local artifacts that explain the history of Salerno and its province.
Diocesan museum near the cathedral, known for medieval sacred art, ivories, manuscripts, and works tied to the religious history of Salerno.
Museum focused on the Allied landing and the period when Salerno served as Italy’s provisional capital during the Second World War.
The old town is the heart of Salerno, filled with medieval lanes, churches, small squares, and a lively atmosphere ideal for walking.
Elegant seafront promenade lined with palm trees and views of the gulf, one of the city’s classic walking areas for locals and visitors.
Central public garden near the waterfront, known for greenery, seasonal displays, and the popular holiday light installations.
Fresh short pasta from the Amalfi Coast, typically served with mussels, clams, and prawns. It is a classic seaside dish closely associated with the Salerno area.
Anchovies from nearby Cetara, enjoyed salted, marinated, or preserved. They are one of the most iconic seafood specialties of the Gulf of Salerno.
A prized amber fish sauce made from aged anchovies in Cetara. It is a historic local condiment, often tossed simply with spaghetti, garlic, and parsley.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in Vietri Sul Mare near Salerno, known for elegant Campanian cuisine, seafood, and polished coastal views.
Established traditional restaurant in Salerno serving classic local dishes, including seafood and Campanian specialties, in a warm historic setting.
Well-known waterfront spot in Salerno for seafood dishes, pizza, and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere popular with both locals and visitors.
Moderate for Italy. Pizza, coffee, and local trattorias are reasonable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Salerno, Piazza della Concordia -> Salerno railway station
When you make the trip onbuses from Bologna to Salerno you will be traveling around 316 miles (508 km) and the trip is generally going to take around 8h 25min as you travel from north to south through the heart of Italy.
Every day of the week you're going to find around two buses to Salerno from Bologna every day. There is one morning departure and then one very late night departure that serves as an overnight bus on this route. The trip that occurs during the daytime hours is generally going to take about 1h longer due to traffic that you will find during the daytime as opposed to the overnight bus.
For travelers making the trip on Bologna to Salerno buses, you will travel right through the center of Italy and will cover a distance of about 316 miles (508 km). Of the two buses offered on this route, one makes the trip in just a little less than 8h while the other one will make the journey in a little less than 9h. There is one bus that departs in the morning and then another that's a late_night bus that travels overnight.

Bologna Night.. Source: Shutterstock
Departure bus station: Autostazione Bologna. A quite nice feature for people making the trip on buses from Bologna to Salerno is that this bus station in Bologna sits right near the center of the city. You can take bus routes number 50, 27, or 41 and get to the station in around 4min to travel the roughly 0.7 miles (1.2 km). Once you get to the station you will see that it has public restrooms, food and beverage choices, plus a large information board.
Arrival bus station: Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci. This station is just to the east of the center of town and sits right next to the Piazza Montpellier. For those that will need to get from the station to the center of Salerno after your journey the distance to the city is around 1 mile (1.6 km) and local bus routes number two, 22, and 23 will get you to the city in around 12min. This is a rather simple bus station that only offers limited amenities such as seating for passengers but there are quite a few food and beverage options right around the station.
Arrival bus station: Salerno, Piazza della Concordia. This is a bus station that has a location right along the coast and sits adjacent to the harbor in the town of Salerno. This station also sits right next to the train station in the city. You will find the station is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the center of town to the north and while public transportation is not available to make this trip you can drive in around 6min. The station itself is quite simple and only offers things such as restrooms and places to wait for buses but because the location is so close to a bustling part of town there are plenty of food and beverage choice is just outside of the station.
There are two well_known bus companies that offer Bologna to Salerno buses and they are Itabus and Marinobus. Itabus offers the bus the travels during the day and the parts bologna at around 9:05 a.m. and has a trip time of just under 9h. Marinobus has an overnight bus that departs just before midnight and has a trip time of just a little less than 8h.
This company offers the only daytime travel route on buses from Bologna to Salerno and the departure occurs just a little after 9:00 a.m. every day. The trip time on this route is just a little less than 9h and the bus in question is a direct route with no transfers required along the way.
The Bologna to Salerno bus offered by this company will depart Bologna just before midnight before arriving in Salerno's at around 7:45 a.m. the next day. This is a direct bus between the two cities meaning travelers will not need to transfer to another bus during the route. Of the two buses offered on this route, this one makes the trip in around 1h less than the daytime bus.
For travelers that have concerns about the environmental impact of traveling through Italy, you will be happy to know that traveling by bus is one of the most environmentally friendly ways you can make trips such as this one. Both of the companies that offer buses on this route have very detailed environmental policies that help them minimize their environmental impact and in fact, Itabus has a great reputation as having one of those fuel_efficient bus flights in the country.
Each of the providers on this route will offer one class of seating on their buses yet on both buses travelers will find very comfortable seats that recline to make long journeys like this much more pleasurable. When you travel on either of these buses you will find amenities such as restrooms, free Wi_Fi, plus you can bring a carry_on bag on the bus free of charge. You may also store two additional bags underneath the bus free of charge during your journey. On Marinobus you can also bring a collapsible bicycle for free plus if you have a small pet in a pet container they can ride in the bus with you for free. You can do the same things Itabus although there are times when these items will require you to pay an additional fee. Both providers go out of their way to make sure that their passengers with limited mobility or disabilities receive the same experience as all of the other travelers. For travelers in a wheelchair, there is space for the bus for them to travel in their wheelchair and if they need additional assistance a companion can travel with them free of charge.
When you were looking to save money on your bus travel this route highlights a great way to do just that. When you look at the two choices offered you will see the daytime bus that takes longer to make the journey costs far less than the overnight bus that makes the journey in about 1h less. If you have some flexibility in the day that you travel try looking around several days and see if there's one day that offers lower fares due to less demand on that day. One final tip for saving money is to book well in advance of your travel date. If there are specials or discounts offered by providers, this is the best chance to find them.

Salerno Alleyway Stairs. Source: Shutterstock
Salerno has a location right along the stunning and beautiful Amalfi coast. This is a city that not only offers gorgeous and breathtaking surroundings, it is also a city that has a rich history as well as several traditions and legends that you will discover as you explore the streets of this town. For most parts of the year, you will find it a quite mild climate and the cuisine that you can sample here is on par with any stylish and chic city in Italy. Like a lot of cities in Italy Salerno is a melding of both past and present that combines beautiful historic architecture with parts of the city that offer a modern and stylish look. This is also a city well_known for maintaining beauty and wellness and one of the highlights of that in this city are all of the thermal centers you will find here. Some spots to hit while you are here include:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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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