How to travel from Genoa to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Salerno is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Genoa to Salerno by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalernoGenoa if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance742km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Salerno by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Genoa and Salerno is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Genoa and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Salerno is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Salerno. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Genoa and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Genoa and Salerno. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Salerno. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Salerno. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Salerno. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Salerno is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Salerno. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Salerno. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Genoa to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Salerno

Transport options from Genoa to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 50m
€70($70)
hourly661km (411 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 20m
€88($88)
every 4 hours858km (533 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 25m
€87($87)
every 4 hours896km (557 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€71($71)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 60m
€73($73)
every 4 hours942km (585 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€78($78)
5 times a day770km (478 miles)
Train to Salerno8h 50m
€65($65)
5 times a day754km (469 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€50($50)
5 times a week850km (528 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€110($110)
on demand742km (461 miles)

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Airports near Salerno

The following major airports near Salerno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Salerno
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salerno
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Salerno