How to travel from Sanremo to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Salerno is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sanremo 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Savona and then to Salerno.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance891km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Salerno by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 11h 55m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Sanremo and Salerno is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Sanremo and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Salerno is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Salerno. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pisa Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sanremo and Salerno. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 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 Sanremo and Salerno. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus, Satam Bus and Autolinee Ventre run regular bus services between Sanremo and Salerno. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Sanremo and Salerno. The distance is around 891km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Salerno

Transport options from Sanremo to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
€79($79)
every 3 hours772km (480 miles)
Train to Savona, plane6h 35m
€78($78)
every 4 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane6h 55m
€85($85)
every 3 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 10m
€145($145)
6 times a week780km (485 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport, plane and train4h 45m
€120($120)
6 times a week826km (513 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€83($83)
once daily898km (558 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€60($60)
6 times a week909km (565 miles)
Bus via Pescara Terminal Bus15h 30m
€90($90)
twice a week1,174km (729 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€135($135)
on demand891km (553 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