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Palermo – Salerno

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Palermo – Salerno

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Ferry from Palermo to Salerno

Grimaldi Lines provides the ferry from Palermo to Salerno. Palermo Salerno ferries cost around $160 and $693, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Palermo Salerno ferries.

Ferry times from Palermo to Salerno

Palermo Salerno ferry sailings typycally depart from Palermo at around 09:15. The last ferry leaves at 21:15.

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

The Palermo Salerno ferry trip can take around 11 hours. The fastest Palermo to Salerno ferry is around 9 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Palermo Salerno Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 2 weekly sailings from Palermo to Salerno serviced by Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Palermo to Salerno

Palermo Salerno ferry prices typically range between $160* and $693*. The average price is typically $262*. The cheapest ferries from Palermo to Salerno start from $160*. The average price for a foot passenger is $183*. The average price for a car is $475*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Palermo to Salerno?

The distance between Palermo to Salerno is approximately 196 miles (315km) or 170 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Palermo Salerno ferry?

Yes, Grimaldi Lines allow cars on board ferries between Palermo and Salerno. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Palermo and Salerno.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Palermo to Salerno?

Foot passengers can travel on the Palermo to Salerno ferry with Grimaldi Lines.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

Pets can travel on ferries from Palermo to Salerno with Grimaldi Lines. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Palermo Guide

The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.

From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.


Salerno Guide

The Italian city of Salerno lies on the Gulf of Salerno, in the Salerno region of Italy. The city lies on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea and is close to the Amalfi Coast and is perhaps best known for being the home of the world's first medical school, the Schola Medica Salernitana. Being the cultural hub of the region, Salerno has many things for visitors to see and do. The city has some lovely pedestrian streets and large piazzas and for visitors who have a car they can easily drive around the city as traffic is not a problem and parking is available in most areas.

Salerno is located at the geographical centre of a triangle nicknamed Tourist Triangle of the 3 P (namely a triangle with the corners in Pompeii, Paestum and Positano). This provides Salerno with a unique opportunity to attract tourists who visit the city to take in sights that include the Lungomare Trieste, the Castello di Arechi, the Duomo and the Museo Didattico della Scuola Medica Salernitana.

Palermo to Salerno
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Grimaldi Lines 09:15 19:00 9 hours 45 minutes Sat
Grimaldi Lines 20:00 07:00 11 hours Mon

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