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.
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 Palermo → Amalfi if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO).
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Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Palermo.
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Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
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Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Train and Plane | 2h 60m | €69($69) | once daily | 417km (259 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 50m | €50($50) | twice a week | 382km (237 miles) |
Ferry to Palermo | 11h 30m | €135($135) | once daily | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 30m | €54($54) | 5 times a day | 709km (441 miles) |
Bus to Palermo Terminal Bus | 11h 25m | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 729km (453 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9hrs | €65($65) | once daily | 619km (385 miles) |
Alicost
Travelmar
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Lucibello Positano
Grimaldi Lines
TUI fly Belgium
SAIS Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.