How to travel from Taranto to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Salerno is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taranto 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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Miccolis Spa

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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Salerno by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Taranto and Salerno is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Taranto and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Salerno is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Salerno. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Taranto and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Salerno. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Taranto and Salerno. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taranto and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 40m.

Miccolis Spa and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Taranto and Salerno. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Taranto and Salerno. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Taranto to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Salerno

Transport options from Taranto to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€21($21)
twice daily261km (162 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€29($29)
5 times a day257km (160 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€46($46)
on demand251km (156 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