How to travel from La Spezia to Salerno, Italy
The distance between La Spezia and Salerno is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from La Spezia 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 Salerno → La Spezia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Salerno.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€65($65)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Caserta Piazza Carlo Terzo and then to Salerno Piazza Montpellier.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Salerno
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Salerno by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).
The distance between La Spezia and Salerno is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (346 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from La Spezia and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Salerno is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Salerno. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between La Spezia and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 30m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between La Spezia and Salerno. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 La Spezia and Salerno. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Spezia and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16hrs.
Itabus, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Spezia and Salerno. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 La Spezia and Salerno. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Salerno
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €84($84) | 5 times a day | 746km (463 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 5h 55m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 942km (586 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 5h 60m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 980km (609 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 30m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €65($65) | every 2 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
| Train to Salerno | 7h 30m | €55($55) | 5 times a day | 670km (417 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 8h 35m | €100($100) | twice a week | 685km (426 miles) |
| Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station | 9h 15m | €47($47) | once daily | 699km (434 miles) |
| Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia | 16hrs | €60($60) | once daily | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €100($100) | on demand | 661km (411 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Spezia and Salerno
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Salerno
The following major airports near Salerno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Salerno
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Salerno
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 220km (137 miles) from Salerno