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Paestum travel guide

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You're Going to Love Paestum

With a population of 150, Paestum is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paestum has to offer.

When to visit Paestum

Paestum in March
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paestum in March
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paestum

Plane

When flying to Paestum, you’ll arrive at Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 15 miles from the city centre.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paestum, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paestum to Naples takes 0h 50m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £69 for a 5h 26m trip. The train station in Paestum is called Paestum, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paestum is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 49 miles from Paestum. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paestum, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Paestum takes 55 miles and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 435 miles.

Plane

When flying to Paestum, you’ll arrive at Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 15 miles from the city centre.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paestum, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paestum to Naples takes 0h 50m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £69 for a 5h 26m trip. The train station in Paestum is called Paestum, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paestum is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 49 miles from Paestum. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paestum, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Paestum takes 55 miles and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 435 miles.

Airports near Paestum

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Paestum

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paestum

Most booked hotels in Paestum

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Hotel Il Ceppo
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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La Sciabica
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hotel Olimpico
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Savoy Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Mec Paestum Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hotel Ancora
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Paestum

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Paestum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Paestum is Intermediate (DR 6.0 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Paestum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Paestum is Intermediate (DR 6.0 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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