Palermo
Salerno
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Palermo Salerno Ferry

The Palermo Salerno ferry route connects Sicily with Italy. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Grimaldi Lines. The crossing operates up to 2 times each week with sailing durations from around 9 hours 30 minutes.

Palermo Salerno sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Palermo to Salerno is approximately 9h 30m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • How much is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

    The average price of a ferry from Palermo to Salerno is approximately 126 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Palermo to Salerno can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Palermo to Salerno?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Palermo to Salerno and this is
    • Grimaldi Lines
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Palermo to Salerno?

    Ferries from Palermo to Salerno are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Palermo to Salerno with
    • Grimaldi Lines
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

    Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Palermo to Salerno with the following operators
    • Grimaldi Lines
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Grimaldi Lines
  • How far is Salerno from Palermo?

    Palermo to Salerno is approximately 170 nautical miles distance apart.

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 2024-03-18 and 2024-03-24


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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