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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £166.
Distance: 632 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price | £167 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Genoa to Salerno:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Salerno costing on average £60.
A coach is £112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Salerno costing on average £166.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Coach takes on average 11h 35m.
Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £108. The journey takes 7h 42m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Salerno from Genoa by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Genoa to Salerno is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by ferry from Salerno are Amalfi, Naples, Pompei, Positano and Paestum. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Salerno on Omio.
Amalfi is a small seaside town on the Costiera Amalfitana, known for its dramatic setting and the Duomo di Amalfi. Its narrow lanes, steep stairways and maritime past give it a lively yet compact character.
Naples is a lively city on the Bay of Naples, known for pizza, faded grandeur and the presence of Vesuvius. Its historic centre is dense and energetic, where churches, street life and sea views sit close together.
Pompei is best known for the ruins of ancient Pompeii, preserved by the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius. The modern town also has a strong religious character, centred on the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary.
Positano is known for pastel houses cascading down steep cliffs to the sea on the Amalfi Coast. Narrow lanes, small beaches and stylish shops give it a polished yet laid-back character.
Paestum in Campania is best known for its exceptionally well-preserved Greek temples and rich archaeological museum. More tranquil than a typical resort town, it sits on a fertile coastal plain where ancient history and rural life remain closely linked.
Travel to Salerno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Genoa to Salerno.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Salerno:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Salerno costing on average £60.
A coach is £112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Salerno costing on average £166.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Coach takes on average 11h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Salerno as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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