How to travel from Pompei to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Salerno is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 23min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pompei to Salerno by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration23min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration45min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Linea 2 Mari

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salerno.

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

RTLA Partenope Srl

+ 6 others
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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration28min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Salerno by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 23min.

The distance between Pompei and Salerno is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 24km (15 miles)

It takes around 23min to get from Pompei and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Salerno is to take the train which takes around 23min and will set you back approx €3 ($3).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Salerno. It typically takes around 23min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pompei and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 23min.

Trenitalia run train services between Pompei and Salerno. Trains depart hourly and will take around 23min, 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 Pompei and Salerno. It typically takes around 45min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pompei and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 45min.

Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Pompei and Salerno. Buses run twice daily and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 23min.

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 Pompei and Salerno. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 23min and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Salerno

Transport options from Pompei to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
23min
€3($3)
every 30 mins26km (16 miles)
Bus
45min
€3($3)
hourly30km (19 miles)
Taxi
28min
€55($55)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
28min
€6($6)
on demand34km (21 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