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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salerno to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €107.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
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€64 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €236 Average price |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Salerno to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salerno to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9658Other options
Intercity 590
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Metropolitano 21301+
Intercity 590
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Intercity 510+
Regionale 20451+
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Intercity 582+
Regionale 12510 · Regionale 20443+
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418+
Leonardo express 4614+
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FAQs: Travel from Salerno to Bologna
Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salerno to Bologna.

There are 3 travel options from Salerno to Bologna: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Salerno to Bologna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Bologna:
A bus is $110 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Bologna costing on average $123 (€111).
A bus is $29 (€26) less than a train with an average ticket price of $42 (€38) from Salerno to Bologna.
The quickest way to travel between Salerno and Bologna is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Bologna by bus takes 7 h 6 min on average.
Getting to Bologna by train takes 4 h 42 min on average.
The distance is approximately 315 miles (508 km) from Salerno to Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Salerno to Bologna is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bologna from Salerno as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salerno to Bologna:
- Most travelers take a bus from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Most travelers catch their train from Salerno and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salerno to Bologna:
- You can go to Bologna from Salerno by bus with Itabus, FlixBus, Intersaj, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee or Inter Saj. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $13 (€12) with Itabus from Salerno to Bologna on Omio.
- You can go to Bologna from Salerno by plane with Alitalia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $123 (€111) with Alitalia from Salerno to Bologna on Omio.
- You can go to Bologna from Salerno by train with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte. You'll see cheap train tickets for $42 (€38) with Intercity from Salerno to Bologna on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salerno to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Itabus, FlixBus, Intersaj, Marino Autolinee, Lirosi Linee or Inter Saj with 5 direct buses per day.
- 16 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bologna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Salerno to Bologna.
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