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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Palermo to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Flight |
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$68 Average price | $63 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Salerno:
A bus is $0.71 (€0.58) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Salerno
How to get from Palermo to Salerno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Salerno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:10 PM10h45Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)7:55 AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:10 PM10h45Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)7:55 AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U241069:40 PM0h55Palermo Airport10:35 PMNaples International Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 73010:10 AM8h27Palermo Centrale6:37 PMSalerno station$721One-way0 transfers
Intercity 73010:10 AM8h27Palermo Centrale6:37 PMSalerno station$721One-way0 transfers
Intercity 730+
Autobus NA64D10:10 AM9h09Palermo Centrale7:19 PMDuomo - Via Vernieri$741One-way1 transfer
AZ1778 · AZ12636:10 AM4h25Palermo Airport10:35 AMNaples International Airport$1391One-way1 transfer
V715787:30 AM1h00Palermo Airport8:30 AMNaples International Airport$1561One-way0 transfers
U241028:35 AM1h00Palermo Airport9:35 AMNaples International Airport$1601One-way0 transfers
SPLENDID11:59 PM8h31Port of Palermo8:30 AMPort of Naples$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Salerno:
A bus is $0.71 (€0.58) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Salerno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Salerno as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Salerno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Naples.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Salerno by train.
- Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Salerno by flight.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salerno by bus.
- Travel with Grimaldi, Gnv, Tirrenia to go to Salerno by ferry.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 4 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi, Gnv, Tirrenia.
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