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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Metapontum to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 176 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Metapontum to Salerno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metapontum to Salerno:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Metapontum to Salerno costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Salerno from Metapontum by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Metapontum 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 Metapontum to Salerno.
This is compared to other travel options from Metapontum to Salerno:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Metapontum to Salerno costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metapontum and Salerno as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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