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How to get fromSalerno to Palermoby train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Naples Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Salerno to Napoli Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane NAP - PMO
    4h 14m
    €30–199

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    8h 32m
    €65–120

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    10h 15m
    €30–70

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salerno to Palermobus bus N592
    10h 30m
    €65–100

  5. Fly from Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport

    1. Fly from Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane QSR - PMO
    6h 17m
    €106–258

  6. Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salerno to Roma Terminitrain train
    2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane FCO - PMO
    6h
    €54–194

Salerno to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Salerno to Palermo Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 8h 32m. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a car ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermo twice a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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