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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Potenza to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Salerno 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 ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price | €11 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Salerno:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Salerno costing on average €10.
A bus is €2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Potenza to Salerno costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Potenza to Salerno
How to get from Potenza to Salerno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potenza to Salerno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 429612:14 PM1h45Potenza Centrale1:59 PMSalerno station€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale 429612:14 PM1h45Potenza Centrale1:59 PMSalerno station€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
120212:35 PM1h25Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)2:00 PMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia€101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 211047:08 AM1h55Potenza Centrale9:03 AMSalerno station€91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 211061:22 PM1h58Potenza Centrale3:20 PMSalerno station€91One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 211127:08 PM2h33Potenza Centrale9:41 PMSalerno station€91One-way0 transfers
- Autobus PZ106 · Regionale 53372:50 PM3h09Potenza Centrale5:59 PMSalerno station€161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM4h25Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)11:10 PMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia€251One-way1 transfer
3049:15 AM1h35Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus)10:50 AMSalerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci€261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Salerno:
A train is €0.60 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Salerno costing on average €9.
A train is €2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Potenza to Salerno costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potenza and Salerno as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potenza Centrale and arrive in Salerno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
- Ferries mostly depart from Agropoli and arrive in Port of Salerno.
- Travel with Alicost to go to Salerno by ferry.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale to go to Salerno by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Salerno by bus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Alicost.
- 5 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale.
- 13 direct buses per day with Infobus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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