The distance between L'Aquila and Salerno is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Salerno by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salerno → L'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Naples and then to Salerno.
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Take the train to Terni then Roma Termini and then to Salerno.
There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Salerno by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between L'Aquila and Salerno is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from L'Aquila and Salerno by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Salerno is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Salerno. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni and Roma Termini. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Salerno. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from L'Aquila and Salerno. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between L'Aquila and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 15m.
Linea 2 Mari, FlixBus and Sita Sud run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Salerno. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Salerno. We recommend that you take the bus to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from L'Aquila and Salerno. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Salerno is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Naples + 1 similar | 4hrs | €19($19) | every 20 mins | 284km (176 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | €35($35) | twice daily | 303km (188 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | €42($42) | every 3 hours | 466km (290 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €50($50) | on demand | 274km (170 miles) |
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Linea 2 Mari
Sita Sud
The following major airports near Salerno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.