Ferry Palermo – Salerno
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Palermo – Salerno with Grimaldi Lines
Palermo – Salerno takes you back to Campania in about nine to eleven hours. Departures are few: check the dates open in the search engine.
On board, Grimaldi Lines offers cabins, restaurants, bars and outdoor decks. For an overnight crossing, a cabin is recommended.
In Salerno, the station is close to the port for trains to Naples and Rome. Arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.
Palermo – Salerno at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- Crossing time about 9 to 11 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings two to three sailings a week
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Palermo
Palermo, capital of Sicily, was Arab and then Norman, and this heritage is part of the Arab-Norman itineraries listed by UNESCO. The Palatine Chapel, covered in golden mosaics, the cathedral and the Teatro Massimo are a few streets from the port. The Ballarò and Capo markets are famous for street food: arancine, panelle and spleen sandwiches.
Salerno
Ferries from Sicily dock at Salerno, in the commercial port next to the town centre. The station, with trains to Naples and Rome, is close to the port, and the motorway to Naples allows a quick start. Keep your papers to hand for the check on arrival.
Ferry Palermo – Salerno: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Palermo to Salerno?
About 9 to 11 hours, generally overnight. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Palermo and Salerno?
Grimaldi Lines generally offers two to three sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Palermo to Salerno?
This page covers the crossing run by Grimaldi Lines, the Italian company Grimaldi Lines. No other company currently appears on this route in our search engine.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Palermo and Salerno?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Palermo to Salerno?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
