What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Salerno?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Salerno is to car ferry which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Salerno?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Salerno is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €35 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Salerno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo and arriving at Salerno. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Palermo and Salerno?

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.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Salerno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Salerno. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Palermo to Salerno?

The distance between Palermo and Salerno is 405 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Palermo to Salerno?

Book your Palermo to Salerno ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Palermo to Salerno without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Salerno without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Salerno?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Palermo to Salerno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Salerno bus from?

Palermo to Salerno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Salerno train from?

Palermo to Salerno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Salerno?

The best way to get from Palermo to Salerno is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Palermo to Salerno bus arrive?

Palermo to Salerno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salerno station.

Where does the Palermo to Salerno train arrive?

Palermo to Salerno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Salerno?

Book your Palermo to Salerno train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Salerno?

Book your Palermo to Salerno bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salerno?

There are 4672+ hotels available in Salerno.

Palermo to Salerno - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Salerno by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly from Palermo Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain
3h 56m
€36–202
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
11h
€30–70
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Fr
7h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
10h 45m
€60–95
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain
5h 57m
€48–213
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
8h 29m
€60–120

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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Distance: 404.7 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Salerno, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salerno twice a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 11h.

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