
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Pets (under 10kg)
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
8 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
8 h 38 m
Trains on 12 Sept
8
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Palermo will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 8 trains from Salerno to Palermo, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Intercity 723
Intercity 723
Intercity 727
Intercity 727
Regionale 5085+
Intercity 723
Intercity 723
Intercity 723
Intercity 727
Intercity 727
Regionale 5087+
Intercity 727Omio 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 an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 309 km
Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price | £64 Average Price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Palermo:
A ferry is £0.38 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Salerno to Palermo costing on average £40.
A ferry is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Palermo costing on average £52.
A ferry is £25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Palermo costing on average £64.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Coach takes on average 9h 26m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 17m.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Palermo trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5085+ Intercity 723 | 9:57 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 9h07 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 723 | 10:32 Salerno station | 8h32 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 723 | 10:32 Salerno station | 8h32 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5087+ Intercity 727 | 13:57 Duomo - Via Vernieri | 9h01 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 727 | 14:25 Salerno station | 8h33 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 727 | 14:25 Salerno station | 8h33 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1955 | 23:15 Salerno station | 9h58 | 9:13 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1955 | 23:15 Salerno station | 9h58 | 9:13 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Salerno to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 8h 36m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 8h 36m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Palermo Centrale -> Piazza Politeama, Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno to Palermo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salerno to Palermo trains use the Salerno to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salerno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, La Botte Pazza, Puro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salerno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salerno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella, Hotel Montestella.
Duomo - Via Vernieri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, Osteria dei Sapori
Ticket office support is available at Duomo - Via Vernieri.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Hotel Montestella, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Salerno Irno has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Salerno Irno.
Available at Salerno Irno: Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno Irno: Ramps.
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