Museo Diocesano di Tropea
Small diocesan museum near the cathedral with sacred art, liturgical objects, and works tied to Tropea’s religious history.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Tropea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Tropea will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 2 buses that leave Salerno for Tropea on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 243 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Tropea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Tropea:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Tropea costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Tropea buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 5h20 | 7:35 AM Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 5h55 | 8:10 AM Rosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salerno to Tropea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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