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Compare bus and train for Siena to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Siena to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Siena to Salerno
Compare the available ways to get from Siena to Salerno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Salerno:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Salerno costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74. The journey takes 5h 56m versus 4h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Siena to Salerno
How to get from Siena to Salerno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Siena to Salerno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
24955:15 AM 6h50 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 12:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
24955:15 AM 6h50 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 12:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 18228+
FRECCIAROSSA 95473:18 PM 5h18 Siena station 8:36 PM Salerno station $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 19127+
InterCityNotte 7955:45 PM 9h14 Siena station 2:59 AM Salerno station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 19127+
InterCityNotte 7955:45 PM 9h14 Siena station 2:59 AM Salerno station $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 19127+
InterCityNotte 795+
Metropolitano 213005:45 PM 11h22 Siena station 5:07 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
27231:45 PM 7h05 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 8:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 AM 7h20 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 12:55 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM 9h20 Siena, P.za Gramsc 4:10 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Salerno:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Salerno costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 51 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Siena and Salerno as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Siena station and arrive in Salerno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Salerno by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Salerno by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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