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 €29 - €50 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 53m and costs €40 - €160.

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.

How far is it from Palermo to Salerno?

The distance between Palermo and Salerno is 404 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 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 does the Palermo to Salerno bus arrive?

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

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 4835+ hotels available in Salerno.

Palermo to Salerno - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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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 53m
€44–156
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
11h
€29–50
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 Ic
7h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
10h 45m
€60–110
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 49m
€52–178

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Distance: 404.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Onebus also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salerno twice a week. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 11h.

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