Palermo – Salerno
Ferries to Italy
Palermo – Salerno
Ferries to Italy
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The Palermo Salerno ferry typically departs from Palermo at around 09:15.
The average duration of a Palermo Salerno ferry is around 10h 24m. The fastest sailings are approximately 9h 30m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Palermo to Salerno provided by Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Palermo Salerno ferry prices typically range between $91.09* and $473.45*. The average price is typically $265.43*. The cheapest Palermo Salerno ferry prices start from $73.18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $167.82*. The average price for a car is $338.95*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Palermo and Salerno is approximately 195.7 miles (314.9km) or 170.0 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Palermo and Salerno with Grimaldi Lines. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Palermo Salerno ferries 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 | 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.
The capital city of the island of Sicily, Palermo is found on the north coast and is used as the gateway to mainland Italy. There are a huge number of ferry routes departing the port each day, crossing to regions in Italy or other islands off the Italian coast.
Salerno is a town and a province capital in Campania, south-western Italy, located on the gulf of the same name on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Salerno's history dates from its establishment as a Roman town in about 194 BC after the wars with Hannibal the Great. It is situated on a natural harbor which has facilitated trade from ancient times to the present, and which was used by the allied forces as a landing place during the Italian campaign in World War II. Behind the city is a high rock surmounted by an ancient castle, the Castle of Arechi, which commands a view overlooking the city and the Bay. Like other cities and towns in southern Italy, Salerno has been washed over by succeeding dynasties and empires, all of which have had an influence on the evolution of the city, physically and culturally. After the Romans, the Samnites, followed by the Saracens and Lombards, and of course the Byzantines and Normans.
