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How to get fromScalea to Melfiby bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Scalea to Melfi by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Padula

    best
    1. Take the bus from Scalea to Padula Biviobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buonabitacolo ESSO to Potenza -via Domenico di Giurabus bus 400
    3. Take the train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfitrain train Re
    6h 6m
    €20–29

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scalea to Sala Consilinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brienza to Melfibus bus Sant'Arcangelo
    6h 17m
    €19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Salernotrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain train Re
    6h 55m
    €35–71

  4. Drive  179.5 km

    1. Drive from Scalea to Melficar car 179.5 km
    2h 38m
    €33–47

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lauria Superiore to Potenza Via Domenico di Giurabus bus Lauria
    2. Take the train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfitrain train Re
    7h 30m
    €35–51

Scalea to Melfi by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Melfi, Italy?

You can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Melfi via Salerno and Potenza Centrale in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scalea to Melfi via Sala Consilina and Brienza in around 6h 17m.

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