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 between £53 and £412, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Palermo Salerno ferries.

Palermo Salerno Ferry Times

The first Palermo Salerno ferry typically departs from Palermo at around 10:30. The last ferry usually departs at 20:00.

How long is the ferry from Palermo to Salerno?

The Palermo Salerno ferry trip can take around 11 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 9 hours 30 minutes with Grimaldi Lines. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Palermo Salerno Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Palermo Salerno Ferry Prices

Palermo Salerno ferry prices typically range between £53* and £412*. The average price is typically £149*. The cheapest Palermo Salerno ferry prices start from £53*. The average price for a foot passenger is £108*. The average price for a car is £305*.

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 April 25.

How far is it from Palermo to Salerno?

The distance between Palermo to Salerno is approximately 195.7 miles (314.9km) or 170 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Palermo Salerno ferry?

Yes, Grimaldi Lines ferries 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?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Grimaldi Lines ferries between Palermo and Salerno.

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

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Palermo to Salerno with Grimaldi Lines. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Palermo - Salerno Route summary
Departure Country Italy
Destination Country Italy
No. of Operators 1
Operators Grimaldi Lines
Average Price £135*
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.

Palermo to Salerno Ferry Most Popular Questions

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

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

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

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