How to travel from Syracuse to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Salerno is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Syracuse to Salerno by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Salerno.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Salerno by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Syracuse and Salerno is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Syracuse and Salerno by bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Salerno is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Salerno is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Salerno. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Syracuse and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Salerno. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Syracuse and Salerno. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 40m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Salerno. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Salerno. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 3hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Salerno. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Salerno is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Syracuse to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Salerno

Transport options from Syracuse to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€42($42)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train5h 15m
€64($64)
hourly905km (563 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€45($45)
every 20 mins562km (349 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€24($24)
every 20 mins633km (393 miles)
Bus and Ferry
12h 25m
€50($50)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Train and Ferry
6h 50m
€53($53)
every 4 hours564km (350 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 30m
€90($90)
hourly590km (367 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