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How to get fromPalermo to Salernoby plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Salerno by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Palermo Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PMO - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain train
    3h 50m
    €40–186

  2. Car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry car ferry
    11h
    €30–55

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain train Ic
    8h 22m
    €60–140

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus bus N592
    10h 45m
    €55–95

  5. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain train
    5h 51m
    €49–195

Palermo to Salerno by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Salerno 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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