How to travel from Milan to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Milan and Salerno is around 715km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Milan 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance813km (505 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Milan 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 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Milan and Salerno is around 715km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Milan and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Salerno is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan 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 Milan and Salerno. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 5h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Milan and Salerno. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Milan and Salerno. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in via natta. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Milan and Salerno. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Salerno. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Milan and Salerno. The distance is around 813km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Milan to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Salerno

Transport options from Milan to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 25m
€68($68)
hourly715km (444 miles)
Fly to Naples (NAP), Train2h 35m
€73($73)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Fly to Naples (NAP), Train2h 55m
€68($68)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€79($79)
every 2 hours936km (582 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane4h 20m
€83($83)
every 2 hours798km (496 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€80($80)
every 2 hours837km (520 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€50($50)
4 times a day892km (554 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€125($125)
on demand813km (505 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