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Ferry from Palermo to Salerno

Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Palermo and Salerno. Grimaldi Lines provides the ferry from Palermo to Salerno. Palermo Salerno ferries cost between $152 and $459, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Palermo to Salerno?

The earliest Palermo Salerno ferry typically departs Palermo at about 09:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:00.

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

Ferries from Palermo to Salerno sail in around 10 hours 23 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 9 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Palermo Salerno Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 2 weekly sailings from Palermo to Salerno provided by Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Palermo to Salerno?

The price of a ferry from Palermo to Salerno typically range between $153* and $451*. On average the Palermo Salerno ferry is $239*. The cheapest Palermo Salerno ferry prices start from $153*. The average price for a foot passenger is $164*. The average price for a car is $295*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

What is the distance from Palermo to Salerno?

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

Can I travel on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno with a car?

Yes, Palermo Salerno ferries allow cars onboard with Grimaldi Lines between Palermo and Salerno. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Palermo and Salerno use our Deal Finder.

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

Grimaldi Lines allow foot passengers on Palermo Salerno ferries.

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

Grimaldi Lines allow pets on ferries from Palermo to Salerno. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Palermo - Salerno Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Grimaldi Lines
Average Price A$265*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 10h 24m
Fastest Sailing Duration 9h 30m
First Ferry 09:15
Last Ferry 20:00
Distance 170 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Palermo to Salerno is approximately 11h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

The average price of a ferry from Palermo to Salerno is approximately 233 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak 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, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger 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
  • Grimaldi Lines

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

Yes, pets are allowed onboard the ferry from Palermo to Salerno. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation. Please read the operators pet guidelines. The following operators currently allow pets on the ferry
  • Grimaldi Lines

How far is Salerno from Palermo?

The distance between Palermo to Salerno is approximately 170 nautical miles.

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 27/1/2025 and 2/2/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Grimaldi Lines 10:30 20:15 9 hours 45 minutes Sat
Grimaldi Lines 20:00 07:00 11 hours Mon
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