1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
23 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
27 m
Trains on 17 Sept
32
Distance
36 km
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 £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 32 trains from Salerno to Paestum, including 15 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 29 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.
Regionale 5969
Regionale 5233
Regionale 5345
Regionale 5247
Regionale 5215
Intercity 553
Intercity 551
Intercity 561
Regionale 5239
Regionale 5245Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Paestum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a ferry costs an average of £10.
Distance: 36 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price | £10 Average Price |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Paestum:
A train is £0.85 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Salerno to Paestum costing on average £4.
A train is £7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Paestum costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Paestum take longer:
Coach takes on average 55m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Paestum trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Metropolitano 21302 · Regionale 5969 · PAESTUM LINK PAR07 | 5:41 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h03 | 7:44 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5339 | 5:51 Salerno station | 0h33 | 6:24 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5969 | 6:37 Salerno station | 0h31 | 7:08 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5969 · PAESTUM LINK PAR07 | 6:37 Salerno station | 1h07 | 7:44 Paestum | 1 change | |
Regionale 5345 | 7:33 Salerno station | 0h31 | 8:04 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5211 | 8:18 Salerno station | 0h31 | 8:49 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5215 | 8:33 Salerno station | 0h31 | 9:04 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21305 · Regionale 5581 · PAESTUM LINK PAR09 | 9:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h44 | 11:57 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5581 · PAESTUM LINK PAR09 | 9:32 Salerno station | 2h25 | 11:57 Paestum | 1 change | |
Regionale 5581 | 9:32 Salerno station | 0h30 | 10:02 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 551 | 12:19 Salerno station | 0h26 | 12:45 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5583 | 13:33 Salerno station | 0h30 | 14:03 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 | |
Metropolitano 21327 · Regionale 5239 · PAESTUM LINK PAR17 | 15:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h52 | 18:35 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5239 | 16:01 Salerno station | 0h29 | 16:30 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5239 · PAESTUM LINK PAR17 | 16:01 Salerno station | 2h34 | 18:35 Paestum | 1 change | |
Metropolitano 21331+ Intercity 555+ PAESTUM LINK PAR17 | 16:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1h52 | 18:35 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4297 · Regionale 5203 · PAESTUM LINK PAR17 | 17:01 Salerno station | 1h34 | 18:35 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Regionale 4297 · Regionale 5203 | 17:01 Salerno station | 0h45 | 17:46 Paestum station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5584 | 17:10 Salerno station | 0h45 | 17:55 Paestum station | 1 change | |
Intercity 555+ PAESTUM LINK PAR17 | 17:29 Salerno station | 1h06 | 18:35 Paestum | 1 change | |
Intercity 555+ Regionale 5228 | 17:29 Salerno station | 1h14 | 18:43 Paestum station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5337 | 18:02 Salerno station | 0h45 | 18:47 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21337 · Regionale 5245 · PAESTUM LINK PAR19 | 18:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1h37 | 20:20 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5245 · PAESTUM LINK PAR19 | 19:03 Salerno station | 1h17 | 20:20 Paestum | 1 change | |
Regionale 5245 | 19:03 Salerno station | 0h29 | 19:32 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21339+ Intercity 561+ PAESTUM LINK PAR19 | 19:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1h07 | 20:20 Paestum | 2 changes | |
Intercity 561 | 19:34 Salerno station | 0h29 | 20:03 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 561+ PAESTUM LINK PAR19 | 19:34 Salerno station | 0h46 | 20:20 Paestum | 1 change | |
Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5208 | 20:01 Salerno station | 1h25 | 21:26 Paestum station | 1 change | |
Regionale 5247 | 21:08 Salerno station | 0h33 | 21:41 Paestum station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Salerno to Paestum run on average 26 times per day, taking around 29m. 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 23m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:08 |
Last train 21:47 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Paestum — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paestum trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno to Paestum by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paestum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salerno to Paestum trains use the Salerno to Paestum station pair, with some services arriving at Paestum. 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 Pastena is 3 km from Salerno city centre. Public transport options include:
Salerno Pastena has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Belle Epoque Pub, Pizzeria La Smorfia
Ticket office support is available at Salerno Pastena.
Available at Salerno Pastena: Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno Pastena: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno Pastena: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Polo Nautico, Mediterranea Hotel & Convention Center, Hotel Novotel Salerno Est Arechi.
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.
Paestum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Paestum. ATMs are available at Paestum.
Ticket office support is available at Paestum.
Available at Paestum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paestum: Basic accessibility features available.
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