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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 €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 €10, while a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Naples to Paestum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 20m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€10 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.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Paestum
How to get from Naples to Paestum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Paestum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 55818:50 AM 1h12 Naples Centrale 10:02 AM Paestum station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 55818:50 AM 1h12 Naples Centrale 10:02 AM Paestum station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 55111:45 AM 1h01 Naples Centrale 12:46 PM Paestum station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 52331:50 PM 1h14 Naples Centrale 3:04 PM Paestum station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 558312:50 PM 1h14 Naples Centrale 2:04 PM Paestum station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 52393:15 PM 1h15 Naples Centrale 4:30 PM Paestum station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Paestum station.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Paestum by train.
- 13 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Italo.
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