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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.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Sorrento to Salerno
Showing times and prices for Jul 22
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
34 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sorrento to Salerno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Salerno will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Sorrento for Salerno on Wed, Jul 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
5:00 AM0h20Sorrento5:20 AMSalerno$31One-way0 transfers- 5:30 PM0h10Sorrento5:40 PMSalerno$41One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 AM0h20Sorrento11:00 AMSalerno$41One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 PM0h20Sorrento5:10 PMSalerno$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 AM0h50Sorrento8:10 AMSalerno$51One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h10Sorrento5:40 PMSalerno$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM0h20Sorrento5:20 AMSalerno$31One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 AM0h20Sorrento11:00 AMSalerno$41One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 PM0h20Sorrento5:10 PMSalerno$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 AM0h50Sorrento8:10 AMSalerno$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, ferry, and train for Sorrento to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Sorrento 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a ferry costs an average of $28.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Ferry | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $14 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Sorrento to Salerno is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Sorrento to Salerno:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sorrento to Salerno costing on average $14 (€11).
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sorrento to Salerno costing on average $31 (€25).
The fastest way to travel from Sorrento to Salerno is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 3m.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 38m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Sorrento and Salerno including taking a bus, ferry, and train.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Sorrento to Salerno among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 3m by bus vs 1h 5m by car) and save roughly $2 (€1) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $14 (€11)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Sorrento to Salerno Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Sorrento to Salerno bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Salerno buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:20 PM Sorrento | 0h30 | 2:50 PM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Sorrento | 0h50 | 6:20 PM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Sorrento | 0h10 | 5:40 PM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Sorrento | 1h00 | 7:00 PM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 PM Sorrento | 0h20 | 7:30 PM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 PM Sorrento | 0h30 | 8:40 PM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| 5:00 AM Sorrento | 0h20 | 5:20 AM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:20 AM Sorrento | 0h50 | 8:10 AM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 AM Sorrento | 0h20 | 11:00 AM Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sorrento to Salerno
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Buses from Sorrento to Salerno run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $12 (€10)
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $12 (€10)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. from Sorrento to SalernoYou can travel by bus between Sorrento to Salerno with BlaBlaCar, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. frequency
9 a day
Complete guide to Salerno
Things to do in Salerno
Discover the best of Salerno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salerno trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Roberto Papi
Museum devoted to Roberto Papi's collection of medical instruments. It reflects Salerno's celebrated medieval school of medicine.
- Recommended
Museo Diocesano San Matteo
Compact diocesan museum preserving sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects linked to the cathedral and local religious history.
- Must visit
Lungomare Trieste
Seafront promenade lined with palms and benches, ideal for walking, sea views, and feeling everyday Salerno life at sunset.
- Must visit
Via dei Mercanti
The medieval old town's main pedestrian street, filled with historic buildings, shops, and easy access to many major sights.
- Recommended
Corso Vittorio Emanuele
Lively central pedestrian axis joining station and old town. Good for shopping, architecture, and understanding the modern city center.
- Gluten-free
Alici Di Cetara
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.
Ndunderi Al Ragù
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.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Thick spaghetti with clams, garlic, olive oil, and parsley. A beloved coastal Campanian dish, especially good in Salerno for its very fresh shellfish.
Re Maurì
Elegant Michelin-starred dining focused on refined Campanian seafood and seasonal tasting menus in a polished setting near the waterfront.
Pizzeria Giagiu
Popular pizzeria and casual restaurant known for quality Neapolitan-style pizza, local ingredients, and a lively, reliable atmosphere.
Osteria Dei Sapori
Historic, well-known seafood restaurant in the old town, appreciated for classic local fish dishes and a traditional Salerno atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in peak season, but pizza, cafes, and local transit stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza, panini, or fast food.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Bus from Sorrento to Salerno
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sorrento 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Sorrento to Salerno can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Sorrento to Salerno is $12 (€10) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Sorrento to Salerno is 5h 0m to travel the 21 miles (34 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Sorrento to Salerno leaves at 3:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Sorrento to Salerno leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Sorrento to Salerno with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Sorrento to Salerno, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. for the best way to get you to Salerno. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Sorrento and Salerno and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Salerno from Sorrento is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Sorrento and Salerno including taking a bus, ferry, and train.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
No, the bus from Sorrento to Salerno has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Salerno are:
- Salerno Cathedral, a Romanesque-style cathedral known for its stunning crypt and medieval art
- Castello di Arechi, a medieval castle offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Salerno
- Lungomare Trieste, a scenic seaside promenade perfect for leisurely walks
- Giardino della Minerva, a historic botanical garden with a variety of medicinal plants
- Museo Archeologico Provinciale di Salerno, a museum housing artifacts from the region's ancient past.
The best things to do in Salerno include:
- Visit the vibrant Mercato di Salerno, a bustling market offering local produce and goods
- Take a boat tour along the Amalfi Coast, enjoying breathtaking views and crystal-clear waters
- Explore the charming streets of the historic city center, filled with shops and cafes
- Attend a performance at the Teatro Verdi, a beautiful theater showcasing local and international talent
- Enjoy a day trip to the nearby town of Vietri sul Mare, famous for its ceramics and stunning coastline.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
No, luggage for the bus from Sorrento to Salerno needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Sorrento to Salerno.
Since both Sorrento and Salerno are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Sorrento to Salerno among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Salerno, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the port and main squares. Avoid unlicensed taxis and be wary of street vendors offering deals that seem too good to be true. It's advisable to keep personal belongings secure and be vigilant when using public transportation or crowded tourist spots.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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