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Antiquarium di Scalea
Local antiquarium focused on archaeological finds from the Riviera dei Cedri, useful for context before exploring Scalea and nearby sites.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Afragola to Scalea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Afragola to Scalea will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 3 trains that leave Afragola for Scalea on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Afragola to Scalea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 36m by train vs 2h 40m by car) and roughly $7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 vs $47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Afragola to Scalea trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus NA67U · Regionale 5239 · Regionale 5597 | 2:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h26 | 7:01 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
9977+ Regionale 5585 | On time 2:39 PM Napoli Afragola | 7h42 | 10:21 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Intercity 555 | On time 2:39 PM Napoli Afragola | 5h08 | 7:47 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Intercity 561 | On time 2:39 PM Napoli Afragola | 6h46 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ 8143 | 2:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 6h50 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA86U · Regionale 4883+ 8143 | 3:10 PM Napoli Afragola | 6h38 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ 8143 | 3:23 PM Napoli Afragola | 6h25 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA75U · Regionale 4297+ 8143 | 3:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 6h13 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA79U+ Intercity 555 | 4:05 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h42 | 7:47 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA79U+ Intercity 555+ 8143 | 4:05 PM Napoli Afragola | 5h43 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ 8143 | 4:07 PM Napoli Afragola | 5h41 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 4:07 PM Napoli Afragola | 2h49 | 6:56 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA94U · Regionale 4885+ 8143 | 4:10 PM Napoli Afragola | 5h38 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
9931+ Regionale 5585 | 4:27 PM Napoli Afragola | 5h54 | 10:21 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 4:27 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h48 | 9:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Intercity 561 | 4:27 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h58 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA83U · Regionale 5337+ 8143 | 4:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 5h13 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA83U · Regionale 5337 · Regionale 5599 | 4:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h58 | 8:33 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA87U+ Intercity 707+ 8143 | 5:05 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h43 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA54P · Regionale 4887+ 8143 | 5:10 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h38 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA91U · Regionale 5245+ 8143 | 5:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h13 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ 8143 | 5:38 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h10 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA93U · Regionale 5341+ 8143 | 5:50 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h58 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA95U+ Intercity 561 | 6:05 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h20 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA95U+ Intercity 561+ 8143 | 6:05 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h43 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA62P · Regionale 4889+ 8143 | 6:10 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h38 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 6:18 PM Napoli Afragola | 2h57 | 9:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Intercity 561 | 6:18 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h07 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 5585 | 6:18 PM Napoli Afragola | 4h03 | 10:21 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA99U · Regionale 5585 | 6:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h46 | 10:21 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA99U · Regionale 5585+ 8143 | 6:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h13 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ 8143 | 6:51 PM Napoli Afragola | 2h57 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ 8143 | 7:22 PM Napoli Afragola | 2h26 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 7:22 PM Napoli Afragola | 1h53 | 9:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 7:30 PM Napoli Afragola | 2h18 | 9:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Afragola | 3h09 | 10:43 AM Scalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:58 AM Afragola | 3h47 | 1:45 PM Scalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Afragola | 3h47 | 2:45 PM Scalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Afragola to Scalea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 10:22 PM |
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Discover the best of Scalea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Scalea trip today.
Local antiquarium focused on archaeological finds from the Riviera dei Cedri, useful for context before exploring Scalea and nearby sites.
Museum in nearby Aieta inside a noble palace, known for regional history and an atmospheric setting in a beautiful historic village.
Cedro Museum in nearby Santa Maria del Cedro explains the area's signature fruit and its cultural importance beyond agriculture.
Scalea's atmospheric historic quarter of stone lanes, stairways, and viewpoints, essential for experiencing the town's medieval character.
Main seafront promenade popular for walking, sea views, and easy access to the beach, especially lively in summer evenings.
Central square and social hub surrounded by everyday town life, useful as a meeting point and a base for exploring nearby streets.
Spicy spreadable pork sausage from nearby Calabria, often served on bread or with local cheese. It is one of the region’s most iconic flavors.
Braided fresh cheese typical of Calabria, made from cow’s milk and often eaten plain or grilled. It is prized for its delicate, milky flavor.
Swordfish cooked simply, often grilled with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Popular on the Tyrrhenian coast, it reflects Scalea’s seaside food culture.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish dishes and a polished coastal setting. Good choice for a more refined dinner in Scalea.
Well-known local pizzeria and casual restaurant serving pizzas and Calabrian staples in a relaxed atmosphere popular with residents and visitors.
Seafood-focused dining with traditional southern Italian flavors and an easygoing setting. Suitable for trying local fish near the coast.
Generally cheaper than major Italian resorts. Rooms, casual dining, and local trains are fairly affordable, while peak summer stays and seafront restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Afragola to Scalea by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Scalea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Afragola to Scalea trains use the Napoli Afragola to Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao station pair. Use this guide to compare Afragola and Scalea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Napoli Afragola is 1 km from Afragola city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Afragola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Chef Express, Atmosfera 94
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:40 - 20:00.
Available at Napoli Afragola: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Afragola: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access throughout the station, handicapped restrooms, and staff assistance available on request.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Caribe, Living Bed and Breakfast, Rama Palace Hotel.
Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao.
Ticket office support is available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Elevators.
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