How to travel from Naples to Paestum

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Compare bus and train for Naples to Paestum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Paestum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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€8

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€18

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1h 41m

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1h 11m

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1h 52m

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1h 22m

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1h 28m

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The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Paestum is a train with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Paestum:

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Paestum costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Paestum is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Paestum take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 52m.

Ferry takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Naples and Paestum including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Naples to Paestum among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 17m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€8 vs €18). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Naples to Paestum

How to get from Naples to Paestum by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Naples to Paestum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale 5215
    7:50 AM1h14
    Naples Centrale
    9:04 AMPaestum station
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 5215
    7:50 AM1h14
    Naples Centrale
    9:04 AMPaestum station
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IntercityIntercity 551
    11:40 AM1h05
    Naples Centrale
    12:45 PMPaestum station
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 5211
    7:35 AM1h14
    Naples Centrale
    8:49 AMPaestum station
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 5239
    3:15 PM1h15
    Naples Centrale
    4:30 PMPaestum station
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 5247
    8:25 PM1h16
    Naples Centrale
    9:41 PMPaestum station
    81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Naples to Paestum

Travel to Paestum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Naples to Paestum.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Naples and Paestum including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Paestum is a train with an average price of €10.
The fastest way to travel from Naples to Paestum is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
The distance from Naples to Paestum is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Naples to Paestum is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Paestum as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Paestum:
  • Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Paestum station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Paestum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Paestum by train.
  • Travel with NLG to go to Paestum by ferry.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Busitalia Campania SpA to go to Paestum by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Naples to Paestum with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Italo.
  • 0 direct ferries per day with NLG.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Busitalia Campania SpA.
Omio customers who travel from Naples to Paestum often also extend their vacation to go to Salerno, Rome, Amalfi, Pompei, Pontecagnano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paestum and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Paestum to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Paestum typically requires 1 to 2 days to explore its well-preserved ancient Greek temples, museum, and archaeological site comfortably.

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