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Palermo to Salerno Ferries

Connects ferry port Palermo on the island of Sicily, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy with ferry port Salerno on the Mainland, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy.
This ferry route to Salerno is currently served by 1 company: Grimaldi Lines. In the high season it runs twice per week from Palermo. In the low season it runs once per week. Journey time is 11 hours. Ticket prices for foot passangers range from 45 Euro to 75 Euro.
The shortest distance from Palermo to Salerno is 166 nautical miles (NM) which is 307 km or 191 miles.
Check return route for Ferry from Salerno to Palermo

Timetables for ferry from Palermo to Salerno

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic information: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there may be alternations of the ferry schedules. Please double-check the live updates on the ferry operators and service provider’s websites.

Timetable for January to April and November to December

Ferry route 115 run by Grimaldi Lines
Cars are permitted on board the ferry Cruise Smeralda (Grimaldi Lines). Pets are permitted on board, and bikes are permitted on board.
DaysFerry DepartureFerry Arrival
Monday13:1523:30

Timetable for May to October

Ferry route 115 run by Grimaldi Lines
Cars are permitted on board the ferry Cruise Smeralda (Grimaldi Lines). Pets are permitted on board, and bikes are permitted on board.
DaysFerry DepartureFerry Arrival
Monday and Friday20:0007:00

Route Notes

  • Route notes: 115
    This is the all-year-round crossing between Salerno and Palermo, Sicily. Ferry sometimes arrives the following day at its destination.

Map of ferry route between Palermo and Salerno

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Ferry Ticket Prices

Ferry Ticket Prices For Route 115 From Palermo to Salerno
TransportHigh Season / EuroLow Season / Euro
Foot Passanger75 Euro45 Euro

Please note: The ferry company holds the authority to change the crossing times. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the ferry schedules on this website, it is advisable to double-check all schedules/timetables with the ferry company directly for the most up-to-date and live information.