How to travel from Marsala to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Salerno is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marsala to Salerno by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA), train

Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Rome Ciampino (CIA) then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Salerno.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Salerno.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto and then to Salerno.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Salerno by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Marsala and Salerno is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Marsala and Salerno by bus, train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Salerno is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Salerno is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Salerno. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto and Palermo Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Marsala and Salerno. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Marsala and Salerno. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus and Messina Piazza della Repubblica. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marsala and Salerno. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Salerno. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Salerno. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 9hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Salerno is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Salerno

Transport options from Marsala to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA), train + 3 similar
3h 60m
€130($130)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train4hrs
€150($150)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
€120($120)
hourly1,614km (1,003 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 30m
€63($63)
every 3 hours502km (312 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
9hrs
€75($75)
5 times a day767km (476 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
€57($57)
twice daily845km (525 miles)
Train
12h 15m
€66($66)
once daily767km (477 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 35m
€120($120)
hourly781km (485 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