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Museo Civico di Scalea
Civic museum presenting finds and materials connected with Scalea’s local history, archaeology and cultural traditions.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 35 m
Trains on 15 Sept
49
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Scalea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Scalea will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 49 trains from Salerno to Scalea, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
Metropolitano 21321 · Regionale 5233 · Regionale 5595
Regionale 5963 · Regionale 5345
Regionale 5581
Regionale 5233 · Regionale 5595
Metropolitano 21341 · Regionale 5585
FRECCIAROSSA 8519
6143
InterCityNotte 795
InterCityNotte 795
FRECCIAROSSA 9587Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Scalea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 130 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £12 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Scalea:
A train is £1 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Scalea costing on average £12.
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Salerno to Scalea costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 50m.
Coach takes on average 1h 54m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 47m by train vs 1h 56m by car) and roughly £15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Scalea trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5585 | 20:01 Salerno station | 2h20 | 22:21 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5585 | 20:01 Salerno station | 2h20 | 22:21 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
6143 | 20:18 Salerno station | 1h30 | 21:48 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
InterCityNotte 795 | 3:26 Salerno station | 1h37 | 5:03 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 3:26 Salerno station | 1h37 | 5:03 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5339 | 5:51 Salerno station | 2h23 | 8:14 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5339 | 5:51 Salerno station | 2h23 | 8:14 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5963 · Regionale 5345 | 7:14 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h39 | 9:53 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5345 | 7:33 Salerno station | 2h20 | 9:53 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5345 | 7:33 Salerno station | 2h20 | 9:53 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21305 · Regionale 5581 | 9:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h21 | 11:34 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5581 | 9:32 Salerno station | 2h02 | 11:34 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5581 | 9:32 Salerno station | 2h02 | 11:34 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5085+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 12867 | 9:57 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h18 | 13:15 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 changes | |
Metropolitano 21309+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863+ Regionale 12867 | 10:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h02 | 13:15 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 changes | |
Intercity 723+ Regionale 12867 | 10:32 Salerno station | 2h43 | 13:15 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Intercity 723+ Regionale 12867 | 10:32 Salerno station | 2h43 | 13:15 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Metropolitano 21315+ Intercity 551 | 11:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h40 | 14:23 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 Salerno station | 2h01 | 14:23 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 Salerno station | 2h01 | 14:23 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21319 · Regionale 5583 | 13:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h32 | 15:45 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5583 | 13:33 Salerno station | 2h12 | 15:45 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5583 | 13:33 Salerno station | 2h12 | 15:45 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5087+ Intercity 727+ Regionale 21779 | 13:57 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h26 | 16:23 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 changes | |
Metropolitano 21321 · Regionale 5233 · Regionale 5595 | 14:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h35 | 17:48 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 changes | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 21779 | 14:25 Salerno station | 1h58 | 16:23 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 21779 | 14:25 Salerno station | 1h58 | 16:23 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5233 · Regionale 5595 | 14:33 Salerno station | 3h15 | 17:48 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5233 · Regionale 5595 | 14:33 Salerno station | 3h15 | 17:48 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Metropolitano 21323+ Intercity 553 | 14:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h51 | 17:34 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
8947 | 14:49 Salerno station | 1h49 | 16:38 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 553 | 15:26 Salerno station | 2h08 | 17:34 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 553 | 15:26 Salerno station | 2h08 | 17:34 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21327 · Regionale 5239 · Regionale 5597 | 15:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h19 | 19:02 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5239 · Regionale 5597 | 16:01 Salerno station | 3h01 | 19:02 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5239 · Regionale 5597 | 16:01 Salerno station | 3h01 | 19:02 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Metropolitano 21331+ Intercity 555 | 16:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h04 | 19:47 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Metropolitano 21331+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 16:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h13 | 18:56 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 17:10 Salerno station | 1h46 | 18:56 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 555 | 17:29 Salerno station | 2h18 | 19:47 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 555 | 17:29 Salerno station | 2h18 | 19:47 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21333 · Regionale 5337 · Regionale 5599 | 17:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h50 | 20:33 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5337 · Regionale 5599 | 18:02 Salerno station | 2h31 | 20:33 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Regionale 5337 · Regionale 5599 | 18:02 Salerno station | 2h31 | 20:33 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Metropolitano 21339+ Intercity 561 | 19:13 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h12 | 21:25 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
Intercity 561 | 19:34 Salerno station | 1h51 | 21:25 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 561 | 19:34 Salerno station | 1h51 | 21:25 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
Metropolitano 21341 · Regionale 5585 | 19:43 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2h38 | 22:21 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 19:50 Salerno station | 1h25 | 21:15 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Salerno to Scalea run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 0:22 |
Last train 21:41 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Scalea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Scalea trip today.
Civic museum presenting finds and materials connected with Scalea’s local history, archaeology and cultural traditions.
Nearby archaeological museum in Praia a Mare with artefacts from the coast, useful for understanding the wider historical area around Scalea.
Museum on nearby Cedri Riviera traditions and rural life, adding regional context beyond the beach and old town experience.
Scalea’s historic quarter of steep lanes, stone houses and viewpoints, ideal for wandering and discovering the town’s medieval character.
Main seafront promenade lined with beaches and open views, popular for walks, sunsets and an easy introduction to the town.
Belvedere area near Torre Talao with wide coastal panoramas, especially appealing for photographs and evening strolls.
Spicy spreadable pork sausage from Calabria, often served on bread. It is a regional emblem known for its chilli heat and rich flavour.
Soft sheep’s milk cheese from the Pollino area, often eaten fresh or lightly smoked. It reflects the pastoral traditions of northern Calabria.
Braided fresh pasta typical of Calabria, usually served with tomato sauce, pork ragù or goat. It is a classic Sunday and feast dish.
Well-known restaurant serving Calabrian and seafood dishes with a polished but welcoming setting suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional seafood restaurant near the historic centre, known for fresh fish dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Casual pizzeria and restaurant popular for wood-fired pizzas and straightforward southern Italian dishes in an easy-going setting.
Scalea is budget-friendly for Italy, with lower hotel and dining prices than major coastal resorts. Local trains are cheap, and casual meals and coffee are good value in tourist areas.
Service is often included or modestly priced. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao -> Torre Talao, Scalea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno to Scalea 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 Scalea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salerno to Scalea trains use the Salerno to Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Scalea 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.
Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao.
Ticket office support is available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Elevators.
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