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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Salerno to Paestum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Paestum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a ferry costs an average of €12.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Salerno to Paestum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Paestum:
A train is €6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Paestum costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Paestum take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 18m.
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How to get from Salerno to Paestum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salerno to Paestum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 55819:34 AM 0h28 Salerno station 10:02 AM Paestum station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 55819:34 AM 0h28 Salerno station 10:02 AM Paestum station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 5533:26 PM 0h23 Salerno station 3:49 PM Paestum station €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 52456:58 PM 0h29 Salerno station 7:27 PM Paestum station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 52394:01 PM 0h29 Salerno station 4:30 PM Paestum station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 52332:33 PM 0h31 Salerno station 3:04 PM Paestum station €4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 5969 · PAESTUM LINK PAR076:37 AM 1h07 Salerno station 7:44 AM Paestum €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 5581 · PAESTUM LINK PAR099:34 AM 2h23 Salerno station 11:57 AM Paestum €5 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Paestum:
A train is €6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Paestum costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Paestum take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno and Paestum as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salerno station and arrive in Paestum station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Salerno and arrive in San Marco di Castellabate.
- Travel with Alicost to go to Paestum by ferry.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Paestum by train.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Alicost.
- 14 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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