How to travel from Amalfi to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Amalfi and Palermo is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Amalfi to Palermo by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalermoAmalfi if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Palermo.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amalfi and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Amalfi to Palermo by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Amalfi and Palermo is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Amalfi and Palermo by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to Palermo is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Amalfi and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amalfi and Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amalfi and Palermo. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amalfi to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno and Messina Main Train Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Amalfi and Palermo. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Amalfi and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice a week.

Travelmar, Alicost, Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Lucibello Positano, Grimaldi Lines, Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Amalfi and Palermo. Ferries run twice a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amalfi to Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Amalfi to Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Palermo Centrale. instead which will take 9hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amalfi to Palermo is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amalfi and Palermo

Transport options from Amalfi to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
2h 60m
€69($69)
once daily417km (259 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
9h 50m
€50($50)
twice a week382km (237 miles)
Ferry to Palermo11h 30m
€135($135)
once daily378km (235 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 30m
€54($54)
5 times a day709km (441 miles)
Bus to Palermo Terminal Bus11h 25m
€29($29)
4 times a week729km (453 miles)
Ferry and Train
9hrs
€65($65)
once daily619km (385 miles)

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Airports near Palermo

The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Palermo
TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Palermo
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Palermo