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How to get fromFlorence to Paestumby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Paestum by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Salernotrain train 8143
    2. Take the train from Salerno to Paestumtrain train Re
    4h 29m
    €71–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence to Capaccio Scalobus bus
    8h 44m
    €35–48

  3. Drive 555.1 km

    1. Drive from Florence to Paestumcar car 555.1 km
    5h 12m
    €87–125

  4. Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Naples Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane FLR - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain train
    6h 16m
    €96–258

  5. Train via Naples

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain train Re
    4h 44m
    €70–158

  6. Train via Naples #2

    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Napolitrain train 8111 / ...
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain train Re
    5h 8m
    €70–139

  7. Train #2 (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Firenze Rifredi to Paestumtrain train Ic
    7h 24m
    €60–130

  8. Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane FLR - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain train
    5h 49m
    €102–275

  9. Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain train
    2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane FCO - NAP
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain train
    6h 12m
    €91–259

Florence to Paestum by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Paestum, Italy?

You can take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Paestum via Salerno in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, Autolinee Curcio operates a bus from Florence to Capaccio Scalo once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 8h 16m.

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