- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Milan will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 50 trains that leave Salerno for Milan on Mon, May 25, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 699 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 5 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.
InterCityNotte 798
InterCityNotte 798
Autobus NA53D+
InterCityNotte 798
Intercity 590
Intercity 590
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
FRECCIAROSSA 9608
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628
FRECCIAROSSA 9612
9950Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Milan:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Milan costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Milan costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
The journey is about 28m faster (8h 29m by train vs 8h 57m by car) and roughly $163 (€132) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($81 (€66) vs $244 (€198)). 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, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
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 Salerno to Milan trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus NA73D+ InterCityNotte 794+ Intercity 745 | 1:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 13h45 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Intercity 745 | 3:10 AM Salerno station | 11h45 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Intercity 745 | 3:10 AM Salerno station | 11h45 | 2:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA02D · Autobus NA02C+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 3:50 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 7h08 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 5:16 AM Salerno station | 4h44 | 10:00 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 5:38 AM Salerno station | 5h20 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 5:50 AM Salerno station | 6h00 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 9618 | 6:10 AM Salerno station | 5h48 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9916 | On time 6:20 AM Salerno station | 6h00 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | On time 7:20 AM Salerno station | 5h49 | 1:09 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | On time 7:20 AM Salerno station | 6h00 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5212+ FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 7:31 AM Salerno station | 5h27 | 12:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 7:44 AM Salerno station | 5h51 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 7:44 AM Salerno station | 6h06 | 1:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5344+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 8:01 AM Salerno station | 6h11 | 2:12 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5344+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 · FRECCIAROSSA 9626 | 8:01 AM Salerno station | 5h57 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590 | 8:58 AM Salerno station | 10h27 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 8:58 AM Salerno station | 10h27 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 9:23 AM Salerno station | 5h27 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 9628 | 9:23 AM Salerno station | 5h12 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 · FRECCIAROSSA 9636 | 10:51 AM Salerno station | 5h39 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA17D · Regionale 5346+ FRECCIAROSSA 9638 | 11:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h48 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8134 | 11:22 AM Salerno station | 5h58 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5346+ FRECCIAROSSA 9638 | 11:31 AM Salerno station | 5h27 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA19D+ Intercity 552 · Intercity 596 | 11:40 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 11h37 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9640 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 5h50 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596 | 12:23 PM Salerno station | 10h54 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596 | 12:23 PM Salerno station | 10h54 | 11:17 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 12:50 PM Salerno station | 6h00 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9950 | 1:43 PM Salerno station | 5h21 | 7:04 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9950 | 1:43 PM Salerno station | 5h32 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 1:54 PM Salerno station | 5h56 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9648 | 2:01 PM Salerno station | 5h23 | 7:24 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 2:45 PM Salerno station | 6h05 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5226+ FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 3:01 PM Salerno station | 5h29 | 8:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:17 PM Salerno station | 4h43 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 4:25 PM Salerno station | 5h55 | 10:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 4:25 PM Salerno station | 5h44 | 10:09 PM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA39D · Regionale 5336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 4:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 6h20 | 11:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5340+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 5:07 PM Salerno station | 5h53 | 11:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA41D+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 5:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 6h40 | 11:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8158 | On time 5:22 PM Salerno station | 5h58 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 5:53 PM Salerno station | 5h57 | 11:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 6:14 PM Salerno station | 6h06 | 12:20 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 6:14 PM Salerno station | 5h55 | 12:09 AM Milan Rogoredo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA53D+ InterCityNotte 798 | 8:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 10h45 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 798 | 8:38 PM Salerno station | 10h17 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 798 | 8:38 PM Salerno station | 10h17 | 6:55 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 37278+ Regionale Veloce 3019 | 8:52 PM Salerno station | 12h43 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 37278+ Regionale Veloce 3019 | 8:52 PM Salerno station | 12h43 | 9:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salerno to Milan run on average 66 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 66 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Milan’s premier art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the elegant Brera district.
A contemporary art venue in a striking remade distillery complex, popular for ambitious exhibitions and architecture.
Museum access point for Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, one of Milan’s most famous cultural experiences.
Milan’s canal district, loved for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and highly shareable views, especially at sunset.
Elegant central neighborhood of art streets, boutiques, and historic buildings, ideal for strolling and local atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and the symbolic heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and monumental architecture.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, prized for its golden color and elegant flavor.
A classic breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, one of the city’s most iconic traditional main dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and marrow-rich sauce.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant near Porta Nuova, celebrated for refined local classics in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
Legendary historic bar famous for the Negroni Sbagliato and classic aperitivo culture in a lively retro space.
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Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated.
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