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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 392 miles (632 km)
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$72 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Salerno
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Salerno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Salerno:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Salerno costing on average $72.
A bus is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Salerno costing on average $248.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $225 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $153. The journey takes 7h 39m versus 7h 32m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Salerno
How to get from Genoa to Salerno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Salerno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
InterCityNotte 7955:11 PM 9h48 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:59 AM Salerno station $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
InterCityNotte 7955:11 PM 9h48 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:59 AM Salerno station $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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Leonardo express 4659+
FRECCIAROSSA 94274:10 PM 5h28 Genoa Airport 9:38 PM Salerno station $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 7955:11 PM 9h48 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:59 AM Salerno station $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
InterCityNotte 795+
Metropolitano 213005:11 PM 11h56 Genoa Piazza Principe 5:07 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 51112:24 PM 9h00 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:24 PM Salerno station $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM 11h55 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 11:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM 13h40 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 4:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM 13h15 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 4:40 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
XZ2426+
Regionale 20731+
Intercity 5974:10 PM 8h25 Genoa Airport 12:35 AM Salerno station $96 1 One-way 2 transfers
XZ2424+
Regionale 20695+
Intercity 5118:00 AM 13h24 Genoa Airport 9:24 PM Salerno station $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
XZ2426+
Leonardo express 4663+
FRECCIAROSSA 95514:10 PM 5h55 Genoa Airport 10:05 PM Salerno station $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Salerno:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Salerno costing on average $72.
A bus is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Salerno costing on average $248.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
- Around 72 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Salerno as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Brignole and arrive in Salerno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo to go to Salerno by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Volotea, Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane, Ryanair to go to Salerno by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Salerno by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea, Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane, Ryanair.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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