How to travel from Salerno to Palermo

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Compare train, ferry, bus, and flight for Salerno to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 192 miles (309 km)

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$72

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8h 23m

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7h 53m

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from Salerno to Palermo

How to get from Salerno to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Salerno to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM10h30
    Salerno, Piazza della Concordia
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM10h30
    Salerno, Piazza della Concordia
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU24105
    7:30 PM0h55
    Naples International Airport
    8:25 PMPalermo Airport
    $1721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Malta AirFR 48
    8:15 AM1h00
    Naples International Airport
    9:15 AMPalermo Airport
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU24101
    10:30 AM1h00
    Naples International Airport
    11:30 AMPalermo Airport
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU24103
    10:00 AM1h00
    Naples International Airport
    11:00 AMPalermo Airport
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers
  • GnvATHARA
    8:00 PM11h00
    Port of Naples
    7:00 AMPort of Palermo
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salerno to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salerno to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Salerno and Palermo including taking a train, ferry, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salerno to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Palermo:

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Palermo costing on average $26 (€21).

A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Palermo costing on average $29 (€23).

A flight is $22 (€18) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Palermo costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Salerno to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 30m.

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Salerno to Palermo is approximately 192 miles (309 km).
The average frequency per day from Salerno to Palermo is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 ferries per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno and Palermo as scheduled services by train, ferry, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salerno to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salerno station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Naples and arrive in Port of Palermo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salerno to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Grimaldi, Gnv, Tirrenia to go to Palermo by ferry.
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salerno to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Salerno to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.
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