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Salerno to Palermo Ferries

Connects ferry port Salerno on the Mainland, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy with ferry port Palermo on the island of Sicily, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy.
This ferry route to Palermo is currently served by 1 company: Grimaldi Lines. In the high season it runs twice per week from Salerno. 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 Salerno to Palermo is 166 nautical miles (NM) which is 307 km or 191 miles.
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Timetables for ferry from Salerno to Palermo

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
Sunday20:0007:00

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
Friday and Sunday10:4521:45

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 Salerno and Palermo

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Ferry Ticket Prices

Ferry Ticket Prices For Route 115 From Salerno to Palermo
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.