The Budget Route Guide: Pompei to Salerno by Bus
I stared at the ticket machine outside the archaeological site, watching tourists queue up for expensive regional tours. I was heading south down the coast to Salerno , and I had my sights set on the tarmac rather than the rails. The Campania region offers a few ways to connect these two points, and keeping costs low is always the priority when you are living out of a backpack across Europe . Traveling by road in Italy gives you a different perspective of the landscape compared to subterranean rail tunnels or elevated tracks. On this particular run, the distance is short, making road transport a viable alternative to the more common rail options. Let’s look at the actual numbers for the journey. The bus costs $2 and takes 45 min. For comparison, the train costs $2 and takes 25 min. Both options cost the exact same amount, meaning your choice comes down to schedule, scenery, and how you prefer to travel.