How to travel from Salerno to Florence, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Florence is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Salerno to Florence 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €545($545)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Florence

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €545 ($545).

The distance between Salerno and Florence is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Salerno and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Florence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €545 ($545).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Florence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Salerno and Florence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 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 Salerno and Florence. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 6h 20m.

Curcio Viaggi, Sita Sud, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L. and Itabus run regular bus services between Salerno and Florence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Salerno and Florence. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Florence

Transport options from Salerno to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€545($545)
hourly545km (338 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane4h 25m
€85($85)
every 3 hours849km (527 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€50($50)
every 2 hours533km (331 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€39($39)
every 20 mins545km (339 miles)
Bus via Napoli7h 30m
€60($60)
every 20 mins552km (343 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€78($78)
on demand517km (321 miles)

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence