Getting to Art Center Padula
Most people traveling to Padula will fly in to either Naples or Rome. Padula is about two hours from Naples by car and about fours hours from Rome. By public transport, those travel times increase by up to an hour.
If you are already in mainland Europe, traveling by fast train to Salerno (an hour from Padula by car, longer by bus) is your best travel option. We've worked out the best ways to get to Padula, taking into account cost, travel time and ease of ticket purchase.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS IN A NUTSHELL
From Naples airport, you will travel a short distance to the Central Station first. From there it is possible to arrive directly to Padula, only a short distance away from the Art Center. We will pick you up from the bus stop for the last part of your journey.
From Rome airports, your can either travel to Naples or Salerno by train and then follow the options in the FROM NAPLES or FROM SALERNO sections below
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You can bypass Naples and arrive directly to the bus terminal of Padula's neighbouring town Sala Consilina. There is no service between that terminal and Padula, so if you decide to use either of the FROM ROME options below, we will arrange a pickup service from the terminal at a small surcharge.
From Salerno station, the best option is by bus directly to Padula. We will pick you up from the bus stop for the last part of your journey.
In below instructions we've added maps to help you find the bus stops and terminals, as these tend not to be signposted very clearly.
If you are already in mainland Europe, traveling by fast train to Salerno (an hour from Padula by car, longer by bus) is your best travel option. We've worked out the best ways to get to Padula, taking into account cost, travel time and ease of ticket purchase.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS IN A NUTSHELL
From Naples airport, you will travel a short distance to the Central Station first. From there it is possible to arrive directly to Padula, only a short distance away from the Art Center. We will pick you up from the bus stop for the last part of your journey.
From Rome airports, your can either travel to Naples or Salerno by train and then follow the options in the FROM NAPLES or FROM SALERNO sections below
... OR...
You can bypass Naples and arrive directly to the bus terminal of Padula's neighbouring town Sala Consilina. There is no service between that terminal and Padula, so if you decide to use either of the FROM ROME options below, we will arrange a pickup service from the terminal at a small surcharge.
From Salerno station, the best option is by bus directly to Padula. We will pick you up from the bus stop for the last part of your journey.
In below instructions we've added maps to help you find the bus stops and terminals, as these tend not to be signposted very clearly.
from naples
1. GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE TRAIN STATION & BUS TERMINAL
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1A. THE ALIBUS
The ALIBUS is an airport transfer service that runs every 20-30 minutes the train station, where the bus terminal is also located. The duration of the trip is approx. 20 mins. Tickets cost €5 and can be procured from the machines in the arrival hall or from the driver upon boarding (cash only). From the bus stop, the station is on your left. The bus terminal is behind the station. Entering the station, keep to slightly to the left to find the back exit. |
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1B. TAXI
There is a taxi stand right outside the arrivals hall at the airport.
There is a fixed price for the town center, which includes the train station: €21 (some changes may occur due to gas prices).
Payment is due in cash (it is rare to find a cab that takes cards or digital payment) upon arrival.
There is a taxi stand right outside the arrivals hall at the airport.
There is a fixed price for the town center, which includes the train station: €21 (some changes may occur due to gas prices).
Payment is due in cash (it is rare to find a cab that takes cards or digital payment) upon arrival.
2. FROM NAPLES STATION TO PADULA
2A. BY BUS
There are numerous bus operators in the South of Italy. We suggest the local operator because of their direct service, reliability and fair price.
There are numerous bus operators in the South of Italy. We suggest the local operator because of their direct service, reliability and fair price.
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Operator: LAMANNA
Lamanna runs its service several times a day from Naples. Their name is printed in large writing across the side of the vehicle.
Departures from Naples on weekdays & Saturdays are: 11.15 AM -- 2.00 PM -- 5.15 PM -- 7.35PM Costs for a single trip are around € 11, payable in cash to the driver upon boarding. For up-to-date travel times: autolineelamanna.it Note: the 2PM departure stops in the center of Padula. We request that you choose this option. In the event that this isn't possible, we can help arrange a pick up from the bus stop below town. |
DEPARTURE - BUS STATION NAPLES
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ARRIVAL - BUS STOP PADULA
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2B. BY TRAIN + BUS
Train services currently run up to Battipaglia or Eboli, about 40 minutes north of Padula by car. The remainder of the trajectory is covered by bus for the entire Vallo di Diano area.
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Operator: TRENITALIA (Italian railways)
Trains leave from Naples central station up to 5 times a day and run to either Battipaglia or Eboli, where you transfer on to the Trenitalia bus. Both stations have only one exit that gives on to a parking where the bus will usually already be waiting. You can recognize the bus by the Railway logo and the number BU NA2** behind the windscreen. Tickets cost approx. €10 for the entire trip, to be bought at least 10 minutes beforehand at the station in one of the machines, at the ticket office, on the Trenitalia website, or on thetrainline.com website or app. |
EBOLI STATION Transfer
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BATTIPAGLIA STATION Transfer
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Arrival in Padula
The Trenitalia bus will stop by the main road close to Padula, where you will be picked up for the last leg of your journey.
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PADULA BUS STOP
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from ROme - Fiumicino airport
1. DIRECT BUSES
Currently there is one operator who offers a direct connection to Sala Consilina Bus Terminal, about 15km from Padula.
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Operator: CURCIO
Curcio leaves once or twice a day directly from Terminal 3 of Fiumicino Airport. From the arrivals hall, take exits 5 or 6 and make your way to ramp 6 of the bus station shiown on the map. Departure times are 2.30PM and 6.30PM and take around 5 1/2 hours. the cost is approx. €40 for a single trip. Tickets can be booked beforehand on www.curciostore.it/, which accepts all major creditcards and paypal. |
BUS STOP FIUMICINO
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TERMINAL SALA CONSILINA
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2. VIA ROME TIBURTINA BUS TERMINAL
There are several bus services between Rome Tiburtina station and Sala Consilina.
2A. GETTING FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO TIBURTINA
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Operator: TRENITALIA
The train station at Fiumicino Airport is close to the terminal exits and can be reached via indoor route.
Tickets cost approx €8 for a single trip in case of a direct regional train connection, which takes about 50 minutes. Tickets to Tiburtina station can be procured inside the station from machines and ticket office. Alternatively they can be bought online on the Trenitalia website, or on thetrainline.com website or app. From the station, there is a 500m walk to the bus terminal. |
FIUMICINO TRAIN STATION
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TIBURTINA BUS TERMINAL
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2B. BUSES FROM TIBURTINA TO SALA CONSILINA
There are many operators offering similar price and travel time between Tiburtina and Sala Consilina. Reliable operators with reasonable prices and convenient departure/travel times include: Flixbus / Lirosi Linee / Itabus / Marinobus.
They all arive at the bus terminal shown in the map. |
TERMINAL SALA CONSILINA
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The fastest way to choosing the right itinerary is through one of the following platforms:
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www.checkmybus.it/
PROs: the most complete set of data advanced filters incl. payment method CONs: does not process payment (redirect only) searches nearby options (filter manually) |
www.busradar.com/
PROs: Resonable dataset Best price for the same operator CONs: does not process payment (redirect only) searches nearby options (filter manually) |
www.omio.it/
PROs: Easy to use payment processing User friendly CONs: highest price for the same operator smallest dataset |
Prices should range anywhere from €15 to €35, depending on departure time and travel duration.
from rome - ciampino airport
From Rome Ciampino airport there is no direct service to Padula or Sala Consilina. You will need to first make your way to Tiburtina bus terminal.
1. GETTING FROM CIAMPINO TO TIBURTINA STATION
1A. TERRAVISION AIRPORT TRANSFER + METRO
Although this is not the only option, it is the one with the least transfers.
Although this is not the only option, it is the one with the least transfers.
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MAKING YOUR WAY TO TIBURTINA
From Ciampino airport main exit, you will find the Terravision bus stop right outside the terminal. You will recognize the bus by its white color with purple/pink logo.
The trip to Termini station costs approx. €6 and takes 45mins. You should procure a ticket at the Terravision desk in the Arrivals hall or online on https://www.terravision.eu/. To take the metro at Termini, enter the main hall and look for the stairs down with the "M" subway signs. Look for subway LINE B, in the direction of "Rebibbia". Buy a standard ticket from the machines or one of the news stands. It should cost about €1.50. Tiburtina metro station is 4 stops away, about 7 mins travel. |
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WALKING TO THE BUS TERMINAL AT TIBURTINA
At Tiburtina Station, it is a short walk to the bus terminal shown in the next map.
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TIBURTINA BUS STATION
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1B. TAXI FROM CIAMPINO TO TIBURTINA BUS TERMINAL
Taking a taxi will cut your travel time to Tiburtina in half, but more importantly, if you have a lot of luggage, it will save you quite a bit of energy by avoiding multiple transfers with a lot of walking.
If you do decide to take a taxi, you should be aware that taxis are required to post all fixed prices inside the taxi for their clients to read. The fixed price (tariffa fissa) for this trajectory is currently €35. Also, not all taxis can process card payments, so best is to carry a limited amount of cash just in case. When exiting Ciampino airport you will find a taxi stand right in front of the main exit.
Travel time is around 35mins depending on traffic.
Taking a taxi will cut your travel time to Tiburtina in half, but more importantly, if you have a lot of luggage, it will save you quite a bit of energy by avoiding multiple transfers with a lot of walking.
If you do decide to take a taxi, you should be aware that taxis are required to post all fixed prices inside the taxi for their clients to read. The fixed price (tariffa fissa) for this trajectory is currently €35. Also, not all taxis can process card payments, so best is to carry a limited amount of cash just in case. When exiting Ciampino airport you will find a taxi stand right in front of the main exit.
Travel time is around 35mins depending on traffic.
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2. FROM TIBURTINA BUS TERMINAL TO SALA CONSILINA
There are many operators offering similar price and travel time between Tiburtina and Sala Consilina. Reliable operators with reasonable prices and convenient departure/travel times include: Flixbus / Lirosi Linee / Itabus / Marinobus.
They all arive at the bus terminal shown in the map. |
TERMINAL SALA CONSILINA
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The fastest way to choosing the right itinerary is through one of the following platforms:
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www.checkmybus.it/
PROs: the most complete set of data advanced filters incl. payment method CONs: does not process payment (redirect only) searches nearby options (filter manually) |
www.busradar.com/
PROs: Resonable dataset Best price for the same operator CONs: does not process payment (redirect only) searches nearby options (filter manually) |
www.omio.it/
PROs: Easy to use payment processing User friendly CONs: highest price for the same operator smallest dataset |
Prices should range anywhere from €15 to €35, depending on departure time and travel duration.
From salerno station
From Salerno Station, the best option is by bus with the local operator, which offers 6 departures per day on weekdays: 6.25AM -- 8.10AM -- 12.15PM -- 2.50PM -- 4.00PM -- 6.10PM -- 10.00PM
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Operator: LAMANNA
In case your (fast) train runs only to Naples station, please refer to the FROM NAPLES section. If you take a train to Salerno, this will reduce your travel time on the bus by almost an hour, so worth your while. From the station, take a short walk (250m) to the bus stop, which you will find by the seaside. You will recognize the Lamanna bus by their logo on the side of the vehicle. Tickets cost approx €6.90 for a single trip, payable in cash to the driver upon boarding. For up-to-date travel times: autolineelamanna.it Note: the 2:50PM departure stops in the center of Padula. We request that you choose this option. In the event that this isn't possible, we can help arrange a pick up from the bus stop below town. |
SALERNO BUS STOP
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PADULA BUS STOP
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private transport options
While trains and buses provide by far the cheapest travel options, there is something to be said for the comfort and speed of private transport.
Costs are around €200 from Naples, with a travel time of approx. 1h50m.
Costs from Salerno are around €150, with a travel time of approx. 1h10m.
Prices are subject to fluctuation due to changing gas prices and some surcharges may apply on weekends/evenings. The actual price is based on a quote for a specific date and time.
We are unaware of private transport options directly from Rome, but you could consider taking a fast train (Frecciarossa or Italo) from Rome Termini to Naples (1h10m) or to Salerno (1h45m) before transferring to private transportation.
Feel free to let us know if you wish to use private transport and we will help you get a quote and book your trip and help coordinate a ride share with another member(s) of your residency group to reduce costs.
Costs are around €200 from Naples, with a travel time of approx. 1h50m.
Costs from Salerno are around €150, with a travel time of approx. 1h10m.
Prices are subject to fluctuation due to changing gas prices and some surcharges may apply on weekends/evenings. The actual price is based on a quote for a specific date and time.
We are unaware of private transport options directly from Rome, but you could consider taking a fast train (Frecciarossa or Italo) from Rome Termini to Naples (1h10m) or to Salerno (1h45m) before transferring to private transportation.
Feel free to let us know if you wish to use private transport and we will help you get a quote and book your trip and help coordinate a ride share with another member(s) of your residency group to reduce costs.
