The distance between Palermo and Salerno is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Palermo to Salerno by train, ferry, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Salerno → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.
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Take the train to Salerno.
Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Cetara.
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There are several options for getting from Palermo to Salerno by train, ferry, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Palermo and Salerno is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Palermo and Salerno by train.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Salerno is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Salerno is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Salerno. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Palermo and Salerno with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.
Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Salerno. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Salerno. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Palermo and Salerno. The ferry typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice a week.
Grimaldi Lines and Travelmar run the ferry services between Palermo and Salerno. Ferries run twice a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Salerno. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Salerno is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Salerno. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Palermo to Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 35m | €56($56) | hourly | 403km (251 miles) |
Train | 8h 45m | €50($50) | once daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 25m | €45($45) | twice a week | 403km (250 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi | 11h 20m | €145($145) | once daily | 376km (234 miles) |
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Travelmar
The following major airports near Salerno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.