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Take the train from Matera to Salerno in 3 hours 4 minutes
If you want to travel from Matera to Salerno by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Matera to Salerno by train to take around 7 hours 37 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 13 trains per day running on this route, which spans 96 miles (154 km). There’s no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Salerno. Trenitalia trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Salerno.
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Matera to Salerno by train
| First train | 05:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:22 | |
| Departure station | Matera | |
| Arrival station | Salerno | |
| Journey time | From 3h 4m | |
| Distance | 96 miles (154 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Train and bus operators | Marino, Trenitalia, Miccolis, Italo |
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Italo and Trenitalia trains from Matera to Salerno
Italo
Trenitalia
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
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Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Italo and FrecciaLink classes from Matera to Salerno
Compare the different travel classes offered by Italo and FrecciaLink when travelling from Matera to Salerno.
Italo
FrecciaLink
Smart
Although Smart is Italo’s standard and cheapest class, you won’t miss out on the fantastic service! This class provides you with the following amenities:
- Vending machine
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Salotto
- Personal screens
- Catering at your seat
Prima
In addition to all the perks of Italo Smart, Italo Prima also provides a little extra, such as a dedicated Fast Track service and a welcome service.
- Vending machine
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Salotto
- Personal screens
- Catering at your seat
Club Executive
If you fancy travelling in style, upgrade to Italo Club Executive and enjoy dedicated catering service, personal screens, and free entry to Italo Club Lounge.
- Vending machine
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Salotto
- Personal screens
- Catering at your seat
Bus
Start your journey by train and continue by bus to reach your destination. Enjoy some of the most beautiful Italian views on modern and comfy buses.
- Luggage storage
- Free WiFi
Onboard services on Italo and FrecciaLink
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Matera to Salerno.
Italo
FrecciaLink
- You can take your bags on board Italo trains free of charge.
- If you have a small bag or backpack, you can place it under your seat. If you’re travelling with a larger bag, you can place it on the luggage racks above your seat.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. However, if you travel in Italo Smart, your bags must not be larger than 75 x 53 x 30cm.
While there’s no bar or restaurant carriage on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines on board to get snacks and drinks during your journey.
- Italo trains offer free WiFi and a free entertainment portal called ItaloLive, where you can choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
- You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children aged 0-3 travel for free on Italo trains if they don’t occupy a seat. However, if an adult travels with more than one child aged 0-3, they will need to pay for a seat.
- Children aged 2-14 get 50% off the Flex fare if they’re travelling in Italo’s Smart Class.
- You can travel with a folding bike if it’s stored in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- You can travel with a traditional bike if it’s disassembled and placed in a bag that is not larger than 80 x 110 x 40cm.
- Pets under 10kg can travel for free on all Italo trains provided they’re placed in a carrier or cage.
- Pets over 10kg will need a ticket to travel with you. They must also be kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility are available on Italo trains. They’re usually located next to an accessible toilet. All accessible toilets also have tactile and Braille signs.
Air-conditioning is available on all Italo trains, as well as at-seat power sockets.
You can take your luggage on board free of charge.
Unfortunately, a restaurant service is not available on board.
Free WiFi is available on FrecciaLink services.
Children under 4 can travel for free on Freccialink.
There's no bike service on FrecciaLink.
Pets are allowed on board free of charge, provided they’re placed in a carrier or cage (max dimensions 70 x 30 x 50cm) and are on the owner’s lap. Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on board without any restrictions.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Cheap train tickets from Matera to Salerno
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Matera to Salerno by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.