The cheapest and fastest trains from Taranto to Salerno
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taranto to Salerno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taranto to Salerno will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 14 trains that leave Taranto for Salerno on Wed, Dec 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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 23728 · Regionale 21202 · Metropolitano 21318
Regionale 23728 · Regionale 21202
Regionale 23730 · Regionale 21106
Autobus PZ104 · Regionale 21108
Regionale 4296
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+
Metropolitano 21318
Intercity 700
Regionale 4296
Intercity 702Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Taranto to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Taranto to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 209 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Taranto to Salerno train times
The table below shows live departures for Taranto to Salerno trains for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 23728 · Regionale 21202 · Metropolitano 21318 | 4:25 AM Taranto station | 4h15 | 8:40 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23728 · Regionale 21202 | 4:25 AM Taranto station | 3h51 | 8:16 AM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 5:10 AM Taranto station | 3h14 | 8:24 AM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ Metropolitano 21318 | 5:10 AM Taranto station | 3h30 | 8:40 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700+ Metropolitano 21326 | 7:00 AM Taranto station | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 | 7:00 AM Taranto station | 3h46 | 10:46 AM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4296 | 9:10 AM Taranto station | 3h49 | 12:59 PM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4296 · Metropolitano 21332 | 9:10 AM Taranto station | 4h00 | 1:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23730 · Regionale 21106 | 10:01 AM Taranto station | 4h47 | 2:48 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23730 · Regionale 21106 · Metropolitano 21340 | 10:01 AM Taranto station | 5h39 | 3:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 2 transfers | |
Autobus PZ104 · Regionale 21108 | 11:30 AM Taranto station | 6h55 | 6:25 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 702 | 12:47 PM Taranto station | 3h49 | 4:36 PM Salerno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 702+ Regionale 5094 | 12:47 PM Taranto station | 4h13 | 5:00 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23732 · Regionale 21114 | 5:30 PM Taranto station | 4h29 | 9:59 PM Salerno station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taranto to Salerno
Trains from Taranto to Salerno run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 209 km distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa from Taranto to Salerno trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Taranto and Salerno from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Taranto to Salerno
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taranto to Salerno 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 Salerno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Taranto, you have various train station options to start your route from including Taranto, Taranto, Porto Mercantile and Taranto, Terminal Cimino. When arriving in Salerno, you can end your route in train stations like Salerno, Salerno Irno and Salerno Pastena.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Taranto, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salerno, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Taranto to Salerno
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Ristorante Al Gambero
- Trattoria del Pescatore
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Plaza Taranto
- Mercure Delfino Taranto
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various Italian destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
- Ristorante Cicirinella
- La Botte Pazza
- Puro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Plaza
- Grand Hotel Salerno
- Hotel Montestella
- Hotel Montestella
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Naples, Rome, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities and two platforms for regional services.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but specific details are not provided.
- Ristorante Cicirinella
- Osteria dei Sapori
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Plaza
- Hotel Montestella
- Grand Hotel Salerno
- Hotel Montestella
- The station is a small regional hub with basic facilities and two platforms.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Saltimbocca News
- Ristorante Cicirinella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Hotel Plaza
- Grand Hotel Salerno
- Hotel Montestella
- Bus: Line 25
- Taxi services available
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