PLAN YOUR TRIP
Salerno, the true heart of Campania region, is easily accessible via all major highways and motorways, as well as the north-south railway line. It is also the first stop on the high-speed rail network coming from the south, ensuring visitors a comfortable travel experience—another great reason to choose Salerno.
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The province of Salerno is accessible from the north via the A1 Autostrada del Sole, which starts in Milan and continues to Caserta, then proceeds to Salerno on the A30. Through the Salerno-Avellino junction, it connects eastward with the A16 towards Bari and southward with the A3 Mediterranean motorway towards Reggio Calabria, traversing the entire province longitudinally.
Salerno can be reached by train:
– From the north: via the Tyrrhenian railway line, Monte del Vesuvio high-speed route.
– From the west: via the ancient coastal line from Naples, which passes through the Naples-Portici section, the first Italian railway. This scenic route is mainly reserved for tourist and local traffic, with several special tourist trains scheduled during peak seasons, stopping at Pompeii and the Sorrento Coast.
– From the south: via the aforementioned Tyrrhenian line, served by regular Intercity, interregional, and regional connections.
A small monorail connects Salerno to the northeast area of the city, which is also home to a university. It traverses the Irno Valley and the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese area, reaching Caserta, where visitors can explore the largest royal palace in Europe, built by Luigi Vanvitelli.
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Road connections are provided by major private and public companies, with arrivals and departures from both Parco Pinocchio and Piazza della Concordia, just a few meters from the central railway station and adjacent to the “Masuccio Salernitano” port. From here, you can reach the Amalfi Coast with multiple daily fast ferry services throughout the year.
The Province of Salerno is served by Naples Airport (NAP), which offers national, international, and intercontinental connections, and by the Salerno Airport (QSR), which was permanently reopened in July 2024.
Direct connections to Naples Capodichino Airport are guaranteed by several public and private bus lines, as well as from Naples Central Station with the regular Alibus service every 15 minutes, and the upcoming opening of the metro line in 2025. Naples and Salerno airports are also connected by heli-taxi services.
Direct connections to Salerno-Amalfi coast Airport are guaranteed by several public and private bus lines. Salerno and Naples airports are also connected by private heli-taxi services.
The province of Salerno offers various heli-taxi services and helicopter tours operated by private companies to visit the Amalfi Coast and the islands of the Gulf.
The ports of the city and province of Salerno are connected by national and international maritime navigation companies.
Local ferry connections operate year-round to link the towns of the Amalfi Coast, including Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Minori, Maiori, Amalfi, and Positano. These services are provided by local companies with fast and modern vessels.
During the summer season, connections are available from various ports in the province of Salerno, the Cilento and Amalfi Coasts, to the islands of the Gulf of Naples, Capri and Ischia, as well as to the Sorrento Coast, the port of Naples, and the Phlegraean Coast.
The port of Salerno is connected to various Mediterranean ports, particularly Palermo, Messina, and Tunis, with regular year-round services for passengers and vehicles.