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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 on Aug 29
$15
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$26
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 30 m
Trains on Aug 29
53
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Scalea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Scalea will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 53 trains from Salerno to Scalea, including 28 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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 5585
Regionale 5963 · Regionale 5577
Regionale 22147 · Regionale 22375
Regionale 22153 · Regionale 21779
Regionale 5581
FRECCIAROSSA 8519
FRECCIAROSSA 8519
6143
FRECCIAROSSA 8863
FRECCIAROSSA 8863Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Scalea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Scalea:
A ferry is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Scalea costing on average $21 (€17).
A ferry is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Scalea costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 50m.
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $35 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Scalea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 5599 | 6:18 PM Salerno station | 2h15 | 8:33 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21339+ Intercity 561 | 7:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h12 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 561 | 7:34 PM Salerno station | 1h51 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 561 | 7:34 PM Salerno station | 1h51 | 9:25 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21341 · Regionale 5585 | 7:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h39 | 10:22 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5585 | 8:01 PM Salerno station | 2h21 | 10:22 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5585 | 8:01 PM Salerno station | 2h21 | 10:22 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21343+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 8:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1h49 | 10:02 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 8:37 PM Salerno station | 1h25 | 10:02 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 8:37 PM Salerno station | 1h25 | 10:02 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 8:58 PM Salerno station | 1h34 | 10:32 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21349 · Regionale 5249 · Regionale 6747 | 9:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h26 | 1:09 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5249 · Regionale 6747 | 10:03 PM Salerno station | 3h06 | 1:09 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5249 · Regionale 6747 | 10:03 PM Salerno station | 3h06 | 1:09 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
InterCityNotte 795 | 3:26 AM Salerno station | 1h37 | 5:03 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 3:26 AM Salerno station | 1h37 | 5:03 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5339 | 5:51 AM Salerno station | 2h23 | 8:14 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5339 | 5:51 AM Salerno station | 2h23 | 8:14 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5963 · Regionale 5577 | 7:14 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h19 | 9:33 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5577 | 7:33 AM Salerno station | 2h00 | 9:33 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5577 | 7:33 AM Salerno station | 2h00 | 9:33 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21305 · Regionale 5581 | 9:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h21 | 11:34 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5581 | 9:32 AM Salerno station | 2h02 | 11:34 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5581 | 9:32 AM Salerno station | 2h02 | 11:34 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21309+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 10:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1h58 | 12:11 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 10:39 AM Salerno station | 1h32 | 12:11 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 10:39 AM Salerno station | 1h32 | 12:11 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Regionale 22141 · Regionale 5593 | 11:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h28 | 2:41 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21315+ Intercity 551 | 11:43 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h39 | 2:22 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22141 · Regionale 5593 | 11:54 AM Salerno station | 2h47 | 2:41 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22141 · Regionale 5593 | 11:54 AM Salerno station | 2h47 | 2:41 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 PM Salerno station | 2h00 | 2:22 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 PM Salerno station | 2h00 | 2:22 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21319 · Regionale 5583 | 1:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h32 | 3:45 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5583 | 1:33 PM Salerno station | 2h12 | 3:45 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5583 | 1:33 PM Salerno station | 2h12 | 3:45 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22153 · Regionale 21779 | 1:54 PM Salerno station | 2h21 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22153 · Regionale 21779 | 1:54 PM Salerno station | 2h21 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5087+ Intercity 727+ Regionale 21779 | 1:57 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h18 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 21779 | 2:24 PM Salerno station | 1h51 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 21779 | 2:24 PM Salerno station | 1h51 | 4:15 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21323+ Intercity 553 | 2:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h51 | 5:34 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
8947 | 2:57 PM Salerno station | 1h39 | 4:36 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21325 · Regionale 22147 · Regionale 22375 | 3:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h35 | 5:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 553 | 3:26 PM Salerno station | 2h08 | 5:34 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 553 | 3:26 PM Salerno station | 2h08 | 5:34 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22147 · Regionale 22375 | 3:31 PM Salerno station | 2h17 | 5:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22147 · Regionale 22375 | 3:31 PM Salerno station | 2h17 | 5:48 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21331+ Intercity 555 | 4:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h04 | 7:47 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21331+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 4:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h18 | 7:01 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 5:15 PM Salerno station | 1h46 | 7:01 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 5:15 PM Salerno station | 1h46 | 7:01 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 555 | 5:29 PM Salerno station | 2h18 | 7:47 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 555 | 5:29 PM Salerno station | 2h18 | 7:47 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salerno to Scalea run on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 9:41 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 Salerno 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 Salerno to Scalea trains use the Salerno to Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Scalea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salerno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, La Botte Pazza, Puro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salerno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salerno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella, Hotel Montestella.
Duomo - Via Vernieri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, Osteria dei Sapori
Ticket office support is available at Duomo - Via Vernieri.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Hotel Montestella, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Salerno Torrione is 2 km from Salerno city centre. Public transport options include:
Salerno Torrione has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, and Hotel.
Food options include: Saltimbocca News, Ristorante Cicirinella
Available at Salerno Torrione: Taxis.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
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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