There are 5 ways to get from Scalea to Lavello by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Padula
best- Take the bus from Scalea to Padula Biviobus
- Take the bus from Buonabitacolo ESSO to Potenza -via Domenico di Giurabus 400
- Take the train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfitrain Re
7h 29m€21–31Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipagliatrain Re
- Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
7h 41m€31–61Drive 191.3 km
- Drive from Scalea to Lavellocar 191.3 km
2h 52m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa to San Nicola la Stradabus
- Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Lavellobus
8h 14m€43–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lauria Superiore to Potenza Via Domenico di Giurabus Lauria
- Take the train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfitrain Re
8h 37m€35–53
Scalea to Lavello by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Lavello is to bus and train via Padula which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Lavello is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Lavello. However, there are services departing from Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa and arriving at Lavello via San Nicola la Strada and Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Scalea to Lavello. However, there are services departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Melfi via Battipaglia and Potenza Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Scalea and Lavello is 210 km. The road distance is 191.3 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Lavello without a car is to bus and train via Padula which takes 7h 29m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Scalea to Lavello, including transfers.
Scalea to Lavello bus services, operated by Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa station.
Scalea to Lavello train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
The best way to get from Scalea to Lavello is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Lavello, Basilicata, Italy?
You can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lavello - Via Giosuè Carducci via Battipaglia, Potenza Centrale, Melfi, and Melfi in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa to Lavello via San Nicola la Strada, San Nicola la Strada, and Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Centrale to Melfi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Battipaglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 089 233 899
- salerno@autolineecurcio.it
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Scalea to Padula Bivio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Buonabitacolo ESSO to Potenza -via Domenico di Giura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- 0984 401468
- info@consorzioautolinee.it
- Website
- consorzioautolinee.it
Bus from Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa to San Nicola la Strada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- consorzioautolinee.it
- Phone
- +39 0972 24590
- booking@autolineemoretti.it
- Website
- autolineemoretti.it
Bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Lavello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Schedules at
- autolineemoretti.it
- Phone
- +39 0973-21016
- info@slasrl.eu
- Website
- slasrl.eu
Bus from Lauria Superiore to Potenza Via Domenico di Giura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- slasrl.eu
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Scalea to Lavello bus services, operated by Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at San Nicola la Strada station.
Scalea to Lavello train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Battipaglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scalea to Lavello is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Scalea to Lavello.
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