- Must visit
MArTA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Major archaeological museum in Taranto with exceptional Greek and Roman collections, including goldwork that explains Magna Graecia in southern Italy.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$11
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$19
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 20 m
Trains on Aug 29
52
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Salento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Salento will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 52 trains from Naples to Salento, including 44 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
Regionale 5239
Regionale 5337
Regionale 5245
Regionale 22137
Regionale 4297 · Regionale 5205
8191
FRECCIAROSSA 8863
FRECCIAROSSA 9587
8111
Intercity 551Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Salento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a ferry costs an average of $44.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Salento:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Salento costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Salento take longer:
Ferry takes on average 3h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Salento trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5337 | 5:15 PM Naples Centrale | 1h51 | 7:06 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5337 | 5:15 PM Naples Centrale | 1h55 | 7:10 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5245 | 6:15 PM Naples Centrale | 2h01 | 8:16 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5245 | 6:15 PM Naples Centrale | 1h57 | 8:12 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 561 | 6:55 PM Naples Centrale | 1h27 | 8:22 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 561+ Regionale 22148 | 6:55 PM Naples Centrale | 1h47 | 8:42 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5585 | 7:14 PM Naples Centrale | 1h40 | 8:54 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5585 | 7:14 PM Naples Centrale | 1h45 | 8:59 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 8:05 PM Napoli Afragola | 1h33 | 9:38 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5247 | 8:25 PM Naples Centrale | 1h37 | 10:02 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5247 | 8:25 PM Naples Centrale | 1h42 | 10:07 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5249 | 9:19 PM Naples Centrale | 1h36 | 10:55 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
Regionale 5969 | 5:40 AM Naples Centrale | 1h48 | 7:28 AM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5969 | 5:40 AM Naples Centrale | 1h52 | 7:32 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22133 | 6:25 AM Naples Centrale | 1h26 | 7:51 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5577 | 6:50 AM Naples Centrale | 1h31 | 8:21 AM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5577 | 6:50 AM Naples Centrale | 1h35 | 8:25 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
8191 | 7:25 AM Naples Centrale | 1h17 | 8:42 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5211 | 7:35 AM Naples Centrale | 1h34 | 9:09 AM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5211 | 7:35 AM Naples Centrale | 1h40 | 9:15 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5215 | 7:50 AM Naples Centrale | 1h36 | 9:26 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5215 | 7:50 AM Naples Centrale | 1h32 | 9:22 AM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5581 | 8:50 AM Naples Centrale | 1h31 | 10:21 AM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5581 | 8:50 AM Naples Centrale | 1h35 | 10:25 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22137 | 9:00 AM Naples Centrale | 1h36 | 10:36 AM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22137 | 9:00 AM Naples Centrale | 1h40 | 10:40 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 10:01 AM Napoli Afragola | 1h19 | 11:20 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22139 | 10:14 AM Naples Centrale | 1h31 | 11:45 AM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 11:00 AM Naples Centrale | 1h21 | 12:21 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22141 | 11:15 AM Naples Centrale | 1h34 | 12:49 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22141 | 11:15 AM Naples Centrale | 1h30 | 12:45 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 551 | 11:45 AM Naples Centrale | 1h21 | 1:06 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 551+ Regionale 5226 | 11:45 AM Naples Centrale | 2h15 | 2:00 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 12:45 PM Naples Centrale | 1h28 | 2:13 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5583 | 12:50 PM Naples Centrale | 1h32 | 2:22 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5583 | 12:50 PM Naples Centrale | 1h36 | 2:26 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22153 · Regionale 5592 | 1:12 PM Naples Centrale | 1h52 | 3:04 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22153 | 1:12 PM Naples Centrale | 1h26 | 2:38 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5233 | 1:50 PM Naples Centrale | 1h32 | 3:22 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5233 | 1:50 PM Naples Centrale | 1h36 | 3:26 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
8947 | 2:10 PM Naples Centrale | 1h29 | 3:39 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 553 | 2:45 PM Naples Centrale | 1h33 | 4:18 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22147 | 2:50 PM Naples Centrale | 1h38 | 4:28 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5239 | 3:15 PM Naples Centrale | 1h34 | 4:49 PM Omignano-salento | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5239 | 3:15 PM Naples Centrale | 1h40 | 4:55 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5584 | 3:32 PM Napoli Afragola | 1h59 | 5:31 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 3:32 PM Napoli Afragola | 1h27 | 4:59 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4297 · Regionale 5205 | 4:14 PM Naples Centrale | 2h13 | 6:27 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4297 · Regionale 5205 | 4:14 PM Naples Centrale | 2h18 | 6:32 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 4:35 PM Naples Centrale | 1h20 | 5:55 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5228 | 4:35 PM Naples Centrale | 1h49 | 6:24 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 555+ Regionale 5205 | 4:45 PM Naples Centrale | 1h42 | 6:27 PM Omignano-salento | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 555 | 4:45 PM Naples Centrale | 1h34 | 6:19 PM Vallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Naples to Salento run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Salento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salento trip today.
Major archaeological museum in Taranto with exceptional Greek and Roman collections, including goldwork that explains Magna Graecia in southern Italy.
Important museum in Lecce showcasing archaeology from prehistoric to Roman Salento, ideal for understanding the region before exploring its towns.
Small but engaging museum in Calimera focused on Griko language and culture, highlighting the unique Greek heritage still present in Salento.
Lecce’s main pedestrian axis lined with Baroque buildings, shops, and churches; the essential walk for first-time visitors in the historic center.
Old town of Otranto enclosed by walls and narrow lanes, ideal for wandering between sea views, white stone houses, and major historic monuments.
Atmospheric island-like old town of Gallipoli, known for baroque churches, alleys, and sea-facing bastions; one of Salento’s most rewarding walks.
Hand-rolled durum wheat pasta served with rich tomato sauce and ricotta forte or caciotta. A symbol of Salento home cooking and Sunday family meals.
Rustic bread stuffed with tomato, onion, olives, capers and often anchovies. A classic Salento street and bakery snack with strong peasant roots.
Broad bean purée with wild chicory, often finished with local olive oil. A humble, iconic Salento dish tied to rural tradition and simple seasonal cooking.
Well-known osteria in Lecce serving regional recipes, local wines and seasonal ingredients in a warm, rustic space.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in Lecce focused on Puglian ingredients, elegant tasting menus and a polished historic setting.
Historic Lecce trattoria known for classic Salento dishes, hearty portions and a lively traditional atmosphere near the old center.
Moderate for Italy: lodging rises in summer, but dining and local transit are usually reasonable versus Amalfi or major art cities.
Service may be included as coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; taxis are usually rounded up; cafes often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples to Salento 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 Salento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Naples to Salento trains use the Napoli Centrale to Vallo Della Lucania-Castelnuovo station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples and Salento train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale is 5 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple Italian cuisine restaurants on-site.
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale.
Available at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale: Wheelchair-accessible facilities available.
Napoli San Giovanni-Barra is 4 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli San Giovanni-Barra has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: A small cafe is available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Napoli San Giovanni-Barra. ATMs are available at Napoli San Giovanni-Barra.
Ticket office support is available at Napoli San Giovanni-Barra.
Available at Napoli San Giovanni-Barra: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli San Giovanni-Barra: Limited access for wheelchairs.
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