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Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum
The main archaeological museum displays finds from Paestum, including painted tomb slabs and artefacts from the ancient city.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Paestum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Paestum will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 18 trains from Salerno to Paestum, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Salerno to Paestum run on average 19 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 20m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 21:47 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Salerno to Paestum.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Paestum trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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Regionale 5587 | 5:59 Salerno station | 0h33 | 6:32 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5969 | 6:37 Salerno station | 0h31 | 7:08 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5577 | 7:33 Salerno station | 0h32 | 8:05 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5211 | 8:18 Salerno station | 0h38 | 8:56 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5215 | 8:33 Salerno station | 0h35 | 9:08 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5581 | 9:34 Salerno station | 0h28 | 10:02 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5581 · Regionale 5202 · PAESTUM LINK PAR15 | 9:34 Salerno station | 3h31 | 13:05 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 Salerno station | 0h24 | 12:46 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5655 | 12:32 Salerno station | 0h40 | 13:12 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5583 | 13:33 Salerno station | 0h31 | 14:04 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5233 | 14:33 Salerno station | 0h31 | 15:04 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 553 | 15:26 Salerno station | 0h23 | 15:49 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5584 | 17:10 Salerno station | 0h40 | 17:50 Paestum station | 1 change | |
Intercity 555+ Regionale 5228 | 17:29 Salerno station | 0h55 | 18:24 Paestum station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5337 | 18:02 Salerno station | 0h49 | 18:51 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5245 | 18:58 Salerno station | 0h29 | 19:27 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5208 | 20:01 Salerno station | 1h30 | 21:31 Paestum station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5247 | 21:08 Salerno station | 0h33 | 21:41 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
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The main archaeological museum displays finds from Paestum, including painted tomb slabs and artefacts from the ancient city.
A small museum on the sanctuary at the Sele mouth, with temple decoration and votive material linked to Hera worship.
This museum inside the nearby charterhouse presents local archaeological material in a quieter setting outside Paestum’s main park.
The archaeological park brings together temples, roads, walls and open landscapes, making it the essential walking area in Paestum.
This long ancient street cuts through the city and is ideal for understanding the urban layout while walking among ruins.
A scenic coastal stretch near Paestum, popular for walks with sea views and easy access to the beach and pine woods.
Creamy fresh mozzarella made from buffalo milk in the Paestum plain. It is the area’s signature product and best eaten the day it is made.
Fresh buffalo-milk ricotta, delicate and lightly sweet. A traditional local dairy speciality from the Sele plain around Paestum.
Simple Campanian pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella and basil. In Paestum it often features local buffalo mozzarella for extra richness.
Well-known dining room inside Savoy Beach Hotel, focused on local seafood, buffalo-milk products and refined Campanian cooking.
Popular mozzarella farm shop and eatery for ultra-fresh buffalo mozzarella, ricotta and simple local dishes in a rural setting.
Established seafood restaurant near the archaeological area, known for grilled fish, shellfish and a polished but relaxed setting.
Moderate for southern Italy: dining is reasonable, hotels rise in summer, and local trains and buses are fairly cheap for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for very good service.
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Stazione di Paestum -> Parco Archeologico di Paestum
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Most Salerno to Paestum trains use the Salerno to Paestum station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Paestum train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salerno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, La Botte Pazza, Puro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salerno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salerno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella, Hotel Montestella.
Duomo - Via Vernieri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, Osteria dei Sapori
Ticket office support is available at Duomo - Via Vernieri.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Hotel Montestella, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Salerno Torrione is 2 km from Salerno city centre. Public transport options include:
Salerno Torrione has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis and Hotel.
Food options include: Saltimbocca News, Ristorante Cicirinella
Available at Salerno Torrione: Taxis.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Paestum is 1 km from Paestum city centre. Public transport options include:
Paestum has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Barlotti, Ristorante Nettuno
Ticket office support is available at Paestum.
Available at Paestum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paestum: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paestum.
Nearby hotels include Mec Paestum Hotel, Hotel Esplanade, Hotel Cerere.
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