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Compare train, coach, 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 £26. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 309 km
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£58 Average Price | £76 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Salerno from Palermo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Palermo to Salerno is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: 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.

You can get from Palermo to Salerno 4 different ways: train, coach, ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Salerno is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £20 compared to other travel options to Salerno:
Taking a flight costs £4 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £24 for the same trip.
A flight is £7 less than a ferry with an average ticket price of £27 from Palermo to Salerno.
Taking a flight costs £4 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £24.
The quickest way to travel between Palermo and Salerno is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Salerno by coach takes 16 h 15 min on average.
Taking a ferry requires on average 8 h 30 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 47 min of travel time.
The distance from Palermo to Salerno is approximately 192 miles.
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Salerno is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 1 ferry a day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Palermo and Salerno as scheduled services by train, coach, ferry or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Palermo to Salerno:
- Most travellers board their ferry from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Salerno.
The following travel companies offer services from Palermo to Salerno:
- Itabus, FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi Srl can get you to Salerno by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Itabus from Palermo to Salerno for £9 on Omio.
- Travel with Grimaldi, Tirrenia or GNV for ferries to Salerno. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Grimaldi Palermo to Salerno tickets on Omio for £27.
- Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Ryanair or Alitalia for flights to Salerno. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Palermo to Salerno tickets on Omio for £20.
- Intercity, Intercity Notte or Frecciarossa can take you to Salerno by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity from Palermo to Salerno for £24.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Salerno with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with Grimaldi with 1 direct ferry per day.
- 1 direct train per day with Intercity.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salerno as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Palermo and Salerno.
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