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Compare train, bus, and flight for Padua to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $528.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $528 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg 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 Padua to Salerno
Compare the available ways to get from Padua to Salerno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Salerno:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Salerno costing on average $83.
A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Salerno costing on average $528.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
The journey is about 52m faster (6h 27m by train vs 7h 19m by car) and roughly $132 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($83 vs $215). 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 Padua to Salerno
How to get from Padua to Salerno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Salerno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27239:45 AM 11h05 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 8:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
27239:45 AM 11h05 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 8:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:10 PM 10h20 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 7:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2701 · 389712:15 AM 11h05 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 11:20 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
2701 · 249512:15 AM 11h50 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 12:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM 14h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 9:40 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $51 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Salerno:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Salerno costing on average $83.
A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Salerno costing on average $528.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 69 trains per day.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Salerno as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Salerno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Intersaj to go to Salerno by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale to go to Salerno by train.
- Travel with ITA, KLM, Malta Air, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Volotea, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Helvetic Airways to go to Salerno by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Intersaj.
- 5 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.
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