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Port guide: compare transport from Salerno

Salerne, Italy 33 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Salerno

Port call at Salerno, in Salerne (Italy). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to Lungomare Trieste, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Port of Salerno, gateway to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Terminal in the central port.

Porto di Salerno – Stazione Marittima
Cheapest option Free Walk to Lungomare Trieste
Fastest option 8 min Walk to Lungomare Trieste
Simplest option Walk to Lungomare Trieste Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • CSTP bus to Pompeii
  • Ferry to Amalfi and Positano
  • Taxis available

Warnings

  • Busy Amalfi coast in summer
  • Winding roads
  • Pompeii 30 km away

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Lungomare Trieste

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Seafront promenade immediately accessible from Stazione Marittima

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

33 option(s) shown for Salerno

Walk to Lungomare Trieste

Lungomare Trieste

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Seafront promenade immediately accessible from Stazione Marittima

Attention point

Of little interest if your objective is an Amalfi Coast excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for a short stroll along the seafront

Source : Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/ | Salerno Tourism: https://www.visitsalerno.com/

Walk to Villa Comunale

Villa Comunale di Salerno

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Urban garden near the terminal, perfect for a break

Attention point

Short tour, to be combined with the historic centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good shady stop before or after the old town

Source : Salerno Tourism: https://www.visitsalerno.com/ | Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/

Walk to the historic centre

Centro Storico di Salerno

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick access to the streets, cafés, shops and monuments of the centre

Attention point

Busy area in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very good stand-alone option from the cruise terminal

Source : Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/ | Salerno Tourism: https://www.visitsalerno.com/

Walk to Salerno Cathedral

Duomo di Salerno

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Major monument accessible on foot from the port

Attention point

Short climb and old streets possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; priority visit if staying in Salerno

Source : Duomo di Salerno: https://www.cattedraledisalerno.it/ | Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/

City bus to Salerno Centrale station

Salerno Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Busitalia timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the station and trains

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to arrival platform

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for connections to Naples, Paestum, Pompeii or the airport

Source : Busitalia Campania: https://www.fsbusitalia.it/eng/campania.html | Busitalia Timetables: https://www.fsbusitalia.it/eng/campania/timetables-and-lines.html

Travelmar ferry to Vietri sul Mare

Vietri sul Mare

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Seasonal frequency according to Travelmar timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very short crossing to a town famous for its ceramics

Attention point

May be less useful if bus or taxi available quickly

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good short excursion from Salerno

Source : Travelmar Visit Salerno: https://www.travelmar.it/en/visit-salerno | Travelmar Timetable: https://www.travelmar.it/en/timetable

Shuttle cruise to the historic centre

Centro Storico di Salerno

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed, in particular to avoid walking

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is close by

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a city-centre shuttle service is available

Source : Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/ | Salerno Tourism: https://www.visitsalerno.com/

Taxi to Duomo di Salerno

Duomo di Salerno

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the main monument in the centre

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for price estimate or meter before departure

Source : Duomo di Salerno: https://www.cattedraledisalerno.it/ | Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/

Taxi to Salerno Centrale station

Salerno Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to trains with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than bus or walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if train booked or timing is tight

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/

Taxi to Castello di Arechi

Castello di Arechi

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the panorama above Salerno

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and return if short visit

Source : Castello di Arechi: https://www.ilcastellodiarechi.it/ | Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/

Taxi to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi airport

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than Salerno Airlink

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Salerno Airport: https://www.aeroportosalerno.it/en/ | Salerno Airport by bus: https://www.aeroportosalerno.it/en/by-bus

Walk to Giardino della Minerva

Giardino della Minerva

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Remarkable historic garden above the centre

Attention point

A real climb from the seafront

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; bring comfortable shoes and check opening times

Source : Giardino della Minerva: https://www.giardinodellaminerva.it/ | Salerno Tourism: https://www.visitsalerno.com/

Walk to Piazza della Concordia / Travelmar ferries

Piazza della Concordia / Travelmar Pier

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 28 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Enables you to catch the ferries to the Amalfi coast

Attention point

Long walk if you need to board quickly

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if Travelmar departs from Piazza della Concordia

Source : Travelmar Salerno: https://www.travelmar.it/en/visit-salerno | Travelmar Timetable: https://www.travelmar.it/en/timetable

Walk to Salerno Centrale station

Salerno Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach trains without a taxi

Attention point

Long distance with luggage or high temperatures

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; possible on foot, but bus or taxi preferable with luggage

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/

Salerno Airlink bus to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi airport

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Daily service according to Salerno Airlink timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Official direct connection to the airport

Attention point

Frequency linked to published timetables

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Busitalia offers a direct service from Salerno centre to the airport

Source : Salerno Airlink Busitalia: https://www.fsbusitalia.it/eng/tourism/airport-connection-services/link-to-salerno-airport.html | Salerno Airport by bus: https://www.aeroportosalerno.it/en/by-bus

Train to Naples Centrale

Napoli Centrale

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast connection to Naples and national connections

Attention point

Need to reach Salerno Centrale

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for pre/post-cruises or long stopovers

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Napoli Centrale: https://www.grandistazioni.it/content/grandiStazioni/it/le-nostre-stazioni/napoli-centrale.html

Travelmar ferry to Maiori

Maiori

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Seasonal frequency according to Travelmar timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Sea access to a seaside resort on the Amalfi coast

Attention point

Depends on the weather and return times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before leaving Salerno

Source : Travelmar: https://www.travelmar.it/en/index | Travelmar Timetable: https://www.travelmar.it/en/timetable

VTC to the historic centre

Centro Storico di Salerno

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point near the terminal

Source : Porto di Salerno: https://adsptirrenocentrale.it/porti/salerno/ | Salerno Tourism: https://www.visitsalerno.com/

Travelmar ferry to Amalfi

Amalfi

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Seasonal and daily frequency according to Travelmar timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Avoid the coastal road and arrive directly by sea

Attention point

Depends on weather and ferry timetable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check Travelmar return timetable on day of stopover

Source : Travelmar: https://www.travelmar.it/en/index | Travelmar Timetable: https://www.travelmar.it/en/timetable

VTC to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi airport

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book in advance if flying after disembarkation

Source : Salerno Airport: https://www.aeroportosalerno.it/en/ | Salerno Airlink Busitalia: https://www.fsbusitalia.it/eng/tourism/airport-connection-services/link-to-salerno-airport.html

Taxi to Pompeii

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the archaeological site without connection

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return, wait and enter before departure

Source : Pompeii Archaeological Park: https://pompeiisites.org/en/ | Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/

Taxi to Paestum

Paestum Archaeological Park

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to a major ancient site south of Salerno

Attention point

High cost; return must be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good excursion if long stopover and secure timetable

Source : Parco Archeologico di Paestum: https://museopaestum.cultura.gov.it/ | Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/

Taxi to Amalfi

Amalfi

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Amalfi without depending on the ferry

Attention point

High cost and slow coastal route in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and waiting time before departure

Source : Amalfi Tourism: https://www.visitamalfi.info/ | Travelmar: https://www.travelmar.it/en/index

VTC to Pompeii

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Pompeii with organised return journey

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with sufficient visiting time

Source : Pompeii Archaeological Park: https://pompeiisites.org/en/ | Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/

Taxi to Ravello

Ravello

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Ravello and its panoramic villas

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time if short stopover

Source : Ravello Tourism: https://www.ravello.com/ | Villa Rufolo: https://www.villarufolo.com/

VTC to Amalfi

Amalfi

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 115,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Amalfi at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

Return to organise, busy road in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with margin before ship's departure

Source : Amalfi Tourism: https://www.visitamalfi.info/ | Travelmar: https://www.travelmar.it/en/index

City bus to Castello di Arechi

Castello di Arechi

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,40 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on urban lines
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the castle and the panorama without a taxi

Attention point

Stop and frequency to be checked according to period

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good panoramic option but timetables to be checked before departure

Source : Busitalia Timetables: https://www.fsbusitalia.it/eng/campania/timetables-and-lines.html | Castello di Arechi: https://www.ilcastellodiarechi.it/

Train to Paestum

Paestum Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical rail access to the ancient site of Paestum

Attention point

You have to walk or take a taxi from the station to the archaeological site.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable and walking time to the park

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Parco Archeologico di Paestum: https://museopaestum.cultura.gov.it/

Train to Pompeii

Pompei Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Trenitalia
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economy option to Pompeii from Salerno

Attention point

Station and site entrance need to be organised on foot

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check arrival station and access to archaeological site before departure

Source : Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/ | Pompeii Archaeological Park: https://pompeiisites.org/en/

Travelmar ferry to Positano

Positano

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 17,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Seasonal frequency according to Travelmar timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Spectacular access to Positano without a coastal road

Attention point

Longer journey times and dependence on return schedules

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or check seats if high season

Source : Travelmar: https://www.travelmar.it/en/index | Travelmar Timetable: https://www.travelmar.it/en/timetable

VTC to Ravello

Ravello

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 125,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Comfortable to reach Ravello without a bus

Attention point

High cost and return to be secured

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; plan to wait or book return if short stopover

Source : Ravello Tourism: https://www.ravello.com/ | Villa Rufolo: https://www.villarufolo.com/

SITA bus to Amalfi

Amalfi

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable SITA Sud
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Economical land option to Amalfi

Attention point

Bus often full and slow coastal route

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ferry more legible and often more comfortable for cruise passengers if available

Source : SITA Sud Campania: https://sitasudtrasporti.it/campania/orari/ | Amalfi Tourism: https://www.visitamalfi.info/

SITA bus to Ravello

Ravello

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Frequency with connection or dedicated line according to SITA timetable
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Major destination above Amalfi

Attention point

Slow route and possible connection

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with secure return schedules

Source : SITA Sud Campania: https://sitasudtrasporti.it/campania/orari/ | Ravello Tourism: https://www.ravello.com/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.