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Paestum
Visit the three Greek temples and museum in 4–5 hours; add a night if you want beach time or a local hotel stay.
Paestum is a compact UNESCO archaeological park with three well‑preserved Doric temples, a museum and a nearby beach. A half‑day covers the main sights; an overnight lets you relax on the sand and enjoy local eateries.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airports
- NAP · QSR
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paestum112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paestum, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyPaestum is low‑risk; stay on marked paths, watch for midday heat, and keep valuables secure on the beach.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNAP Naples International Airport (Fast train to Salerno (≈1 h) then regional train 30 min to Paestum.).
- Getting aroundFrom Paestum train station walk 10 min west to the museum, then follow signs to the temple entrance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum + park ticket€9 (≈ US$11)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NAP Naples International Airport (Fast train to Salerno (≈1 h) then regional train 30 min to Paestum.) · QSR Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (Small airport; limited flights, then train 30 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paestum: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
From Paestum train station walk 10 min west to the museum, then follow signs to the temple entrance. The site is flat; most attractions are within a 5‑minute walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Salerno
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regional train 30 min north
Historic city, seafront promenade.
Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi)
cautionDoor to door: 2–3 h total
Summer ferry from Salerno, then local bus
Seasonal service; check schedules.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel delle Rose
€35 single – €85 quad; on Via Magna Grecia near the ruins.
Holiday Village Parco Elena
Family‑run village, budget rooms, close to beach.
Oleandri Resort Paestum – Hotel Village Residence Club
Large resort with pool, private beach; rates vary.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €55–90 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Regional train Salerno → Paestum (return)2 × €9 · check | €18 |
| Museum + park combo ticket2 × €9 · check | €18 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €341≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza Margherita | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Museum + park ticket | €9 (≈ US$11) |
| Regional train ticket (one way) | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ticket machines at Paestum station often malfunction; buy tickets online or at Salerno station.
- Museum closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (last admission 13:00).Museum closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (last admission 1:00 PM).
- Summer heat can be intense; bring water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Naples; other embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Salerno → Paestum train (return): about €9 (≈ US$11) per person (check)
- Museum + park combo: €9 (≈ US$11) (valid 3 days)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (ˈskuːzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrattsje)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkosta)
- Dove è il bagno? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdove ɛ il ˈbaɲɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paestum. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Buy a Campania Unico regional ticket for train + bus (check price).
- Combine museum + park ticket (€9) with optional Velia ruins (€10) for 3‑day pass.
Sources
- officialMuseo Paestum official site
- secondaryWikidata Paestum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Paestum, revision 5264489 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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