How to travel from Palermo to Salerno

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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 ferry with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €24.

Distance: 192 miles (309 km)

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Flight

€63

Average price

€84

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€50

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€118

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8h 49m

Average total duration

8h 19m

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30m

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10h 16m

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9h 46m

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11h 51m

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10h 51m

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4h 18m

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1h 18m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.9kg

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Intercity

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Itabus

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Grimaldi

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Volotea

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from Palermo to Salerno

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

Our recommendation

train

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

IntercityIntercity 736
07:05AM8h29
Palermo Centrale
03:34PMSalerno station
$751One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

IntercityIntercity 736
07:05AM8h29
Palermo Centrale
03:34PMSalerno station
$751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU24102
08:30AM0h50
Palermo Airport
09:20AMNaples International Airport
$1171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 736
07:05AM8h29
Palermo Centrale
03:34PMSalerno station
$751One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 736+RegionaleMetropolitano 21340
07:05AM9h35
Palermo Centrale
04:40PMDuomo - Via Vernieri
$771One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 730
10:15AM8h22
Palermo Centrale
06:37PMSalerno station
$1041One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:10AM16h15
Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
03:25AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia
$1031One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2712+RegionaleRegionale 20695+IntercityIntercity 511
11:55AM9h29
Palermo Airport
09:24PMSalerno station
$1661One-way
2 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2716+RegionaleRegionale 20747+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
07:00PM8h35
Palermo Airport
03:35AMSalerno station
$1521One-way
2 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 49
08:10AM1h00
Palermo Airport
09:10AMNaples International Airport
$1591One-way
0 transfers
GNVGNV Auriga
09:00PM10h00
Port of Palermo
07:00AMPort of Naples
$841One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Salerno

Travel to Salerno 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 Palermo to Salerno.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Palermo and Salerno including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Salerno is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $35 (€28).

A flight is $6 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $36 (€29).

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Salerno costing on average $40 (€32).

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

Other travel options to Salerno take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 22m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Palermo to Salerno is approximately 192 miles (309 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Salerno is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Salerno:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Salerno, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, ITA to go to Salerno by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Salerno by bus.
  • Travel with Grimaldi, GNV, Tirrenia to go to Salerno by ferry.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Salerno by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Salerno with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi, GNV, Tirrenia.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Salerno often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Amalfi, Rome, Positano, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salerno and these popular destinations at a great price.
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