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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Potenza to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Potenza to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $13 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Potenza to Salerno
Compare the available ways to get from Potenza to Salerno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Salerno:
A ferry is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Salerno costing on average $13.
A ferry is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Salerno costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 2h 4m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Autobus PZ504
6:00 AM 1h20 Potenza Centrale 7:20 AM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Autobus PZ504
6:00 AM 1h20 Potenza Centrale 7:20 AM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:25 AM 1h15 Potenza, Viale del Basento (Terminal Bus) 11:40 AM Salerno, Piazza Montpellier/ Viale Antonio Gramsci $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 4296
12:14 PM 1h45 Potenza Centrale 1:59 PM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 21202
7:24 AM 1h51 Potenza Centrale 9:15 AM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 21106
1:22 PM 1h58 Potenza Centrale 3:20 PM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Autobus PZ102
9:00 AM 1h30 Potenza Centrale 10:30 AM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - Autobus PZ112 · Regionale 94830
6:20 PM 1h44 Potenza Centrale 8:04 PM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21114 · Autobus PZ214
9:00 PM 1h55 Potenza Centrale 10:55 PM Salerno station $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potenza to Salerno:
A ferry is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potenza to Salerno costing on average $13.
A ferry is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Potenza to Salerno costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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 FlixBus, Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Salerno by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Salerno by train.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Alicost.
- 4 direct buses per day with Miccolis, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
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