- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Main archaeological museum for ancient Metapontum, displaying Greek pottery, sculpture, votive finds, and context for nearby ruins.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Metapontum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Metapontum will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 15 buses that leave Salerno for Metapontum on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103
Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 23685
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 23681
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 23681
305
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Metapontum 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 train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Salerno to Metapontum:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Metapontum costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 16m 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, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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 02:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 10h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Miccolis | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Metapontum buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
305 | 5:15 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h00 | 8:15 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h00 | 8:50 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h00 | 10:25 AM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h20 | 12:00 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 23681 | 6:00 AM Salerno station | 3h30 | 9:30 AM Metaponto | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ131 · Regionale 23681 | 6:00 AM Salerno station | 3h30 | 9:30 AM Metaponto | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h00 | 10:10 AM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h50 | 4:10 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h55 | 7:20 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 11:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h27 | 2:40 PM Metaponto | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 11:35 AM Salerno station | 3h05 | 2:40 PM Metaponto | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ107 · Autobus PZ103 | 11:35 AM Salerno station | 3h05 | 2:40 PM Metaponto | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 23685 | 12:40 PM Salerno station | 3h13 | 3:53 PM Metaponto | 1 transfer | |
Autobus PZ111 · Regionale 23685 | 12:40 PM Salerno station | 3h13 | 3:53 PM Metaponto | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci | 3h10 | 6:50 PM Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salerno to Metapontum run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Metapontum — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Metapontum trip today.
Main archaeological museum for ancient Metapontum, displaying Greek pottery, sculpture, votive finds, and context for nearby ruins.
Exhibition route inside the archaeological park explaining the urban sanctuary, temples, and excavations of ancient Metapontum.
Small interpretive collection focused on temple architecture and urban planning in the archaeological area.
Modern seaside district with beach access, pine woods, and summer promenades; the main leisure area for coastal walks.
Long sandy beach backed by dunes and pinewoods, popular for walking, sea views, and access to the Ionian coastline.
Coastal pine forest offering shade, nature walks, and a quieter contrast to the beach during the summer season.
A simple peasant dish of dried sweet peppers fried until crisp. It is a Basilicata classic, often used to add crunch and smoky flavor to local meals.
Fresh pasta shaped by hand and served with tomato sauce, lamb or pork ragù, and often grated pecorino. It is one of Basilicata’s best-known traditional pastas.
Rustic baked lamb with potatoes, herbs, and olive oil. It reflects inland Basilicata cooking and is a festive favorite across the region.
Established seafood restaurant in Metaponto known for local fish dishes, pasta, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Refined dining inside the Hotel Turismo. Known for polished regional cooking, seafood, and a more elegant setting.
Casual pizzeria and restaurant serving pizza, local pasta, and straightforward southern Italian dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Moderate for southern Italy; stays and meals are often cheaper than major tourist cities, while beach-season lodging and car-dependent travel can raise costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service if not included, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno to Metapontum 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 Metapontum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salerno to Metapontum buses use the Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci to Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Metapontum bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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