There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Palermo Airport, train
best- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Cava Dei Tirrenitrain
4h 24m€41–171Car ferry
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
11h€30–50Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
8h 44m€66–133Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
11h 7m€66–110Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Cava Dei Tirrenitrain
6h 20m€51–185
Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni is to car ferry which costs €30 - €50 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Salerno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Palermo and arriving at Port of Salerno. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Cava Dei Tirreni via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Palermo and Cava de' Tirreni is 398 km.
Book your Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni, including transfers.
Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Cava de' Tirreni, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Salerno 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 8h 22m. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salerno twice a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–140
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Cava Dei Tirreni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Cava Dei Tirreni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Palermo to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- [email protected]
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 7m.
Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salerno station.
Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.
Book your Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Palermo to Cava de' Tirreni bus tickets online with Omio.
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