How to travel from Rome to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Rome and Salerno is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train via Napoli Afragola

Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Salerno.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

TTI Leonettibus SRL

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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Rome to Salerno by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Rome and Salerno is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Rome and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Salerno is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Salerno. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 5m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Salerno. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Rome and Salerno. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.

TTI Leonettibus SRL, Autolinee Liscio, Marino Autolinee and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Rome and Salerno. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Rome and Salerno. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Rome to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Salerno

Transport options from Rome to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar
2hrs
€30($30)
hourly273km (169 miles)
Train2h 5m
€30($30)
hourly273km (169 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€20($20)
hourly271km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€41($41)
on demand267km (166 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