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Compare train and bus for Naples to Scalea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Scalea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Naples to Scalea
Compare the available ways to get from Naples to Scalea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Scalea:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Scalea costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 41m 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 Naples to Scalea
How to get from Naples to Scalea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Scalea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Metropolitano 21331 · Regionale 5203 · Regionale 55993:39 PM 4h54 Napoli San Giovanni-Barra 8:33 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao $19 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Metropolitano 21331 · Regionale 5203 · Regionale 55993:39 PM 4h54 Napoli San Giovanni-Barra 8:33 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao $19 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
14232:40 AM 2h25 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 5:05 AM Lauria, A2 (Sergio Petroli) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 55818:50 AM 2h46 Naples Centrale 11:36 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 53456:50 AM 2h59 Naples Centrale 9:49 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 558312:50 PM 3h02 Naples Centrale 3:52 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Scalea:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Scalea costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Scalea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao.
- Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Metropark Staz.FS Terminalbus and arrive in Lauria, A2 (Sergio Petroli).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Scalea by train.
- Travel with Itabus, Intersaj, Marino Autolinee to go to Scalea by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, Intersaj.
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