How to travel from Salerno to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Marsala is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Salerno to Marsala by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
💰 Cheapest
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Marsala by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Salerno and Marsala is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Salerno and Marsala by train, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Marsala is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Marsala is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Marsala. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salerno to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Salerno and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salerno and Marsala. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salerno to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus, Sais Regional and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Salerno and Marsala. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Salerno to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 8h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Marsala is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Salerno to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Marsala

Transport options from Salerno to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€130($130)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Train to Napoli Afragola, plane4hrs
€150($150)
hourly749km (466 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
€63($63)
every 4 hours502km (312 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
8h 45m
€75($75)
4 times a day768km (477 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€58($58)
twice daily846km (525 miles)
Train
12h 5m
€66($66)
once daily767km (477 miles)
Ferry and Bus
12h 15m
€57($57)
twice a week562km (349 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 35m
€120($120)
hourly788km (490 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala