Ferries from Salerno to Palermo
Offers, Timetables and Prices
| Route: | SALERNO - PALERMO |
|---|---|
| Average Weekly Sailings: | 2 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: | Monday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: | 1 |
| Operators: | GRIMALDI LINES |
| First Ferry: | 01:00 |
| Last Ferry: | 13:15 |
| Average trip duration: | 9 h 45 min |
| Distance: | 307.8 Km |
Are you organizing a vacation to Italy? Search for the best ferry from Salerno to Palermo by checking NetFerry online booking system. Our pages give you all of the information for your trip to Palermo from Salerno including crossing prices, schedules and duration.
The link between Salerno and Palermo is served by our partner Grimaldi Lines who make 2 weekly sailings available with travel times ranging bewteen 9 hours 15 minutes and 11 hours. afternoon departure times for these crossings. This line allows you to transport cars, motorbikes, campers and trucks - when boarding, simply follow the instructions at the departure port. In order to provide optimum passenger comfort, each ship is equipped with food shops, an information centre and accommodation suitable for all needs (according to availability).
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🚢 Included routes:
Livorno ↔ Olbia
Civitavecchia ↔ Porto Torres
Civitavecchia ↔ Olbia (only for departures from 1/6/25 to 30/9/25)
Livorno ↔ Palermo
Naples ↔ Palermo
Civitavecchia ↔ Barcelona
Porto Torres ↔ Barcelona
Brindisi ↔ Igoumenitsa
Brindisi ↔ Corfu
Ancona ↔ Igoumenitsa
Ancona ↔ Corfu
📅 Offer validity:
Booking period: July 26 – August 31, 2025
Travel period: July 26 – December 31, 2025
💸 How does the discount work?
The 15% discount is automatically applied when selecting the special fare during booking. It applies to:
✔ Base fare
✔ Accommodation supplements
✔ Vehicle transport
✔ Pets
❌ Not valid for:
✘ Fixed fees
✘ EU ETS costs
✘ Onboard services (meals, wi-fi, spa, pet in cabin)
✘ Insurance
🔁 Offer conditions:
Not retroactive (valid for new bookings only)
Tickets are non-refundable, but changes are allowed under current conditions
Can be combined with other promos, deals and resident fares (unless otherwise specified)
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15% discount - valid until 31 Aug 2025
30% discount on adult passengers and vehicle!
Take advantage of an exclusive offer to travel to Sardinia and Sicily with a 30% discount on selected departures on the following routes:
Livorno – Olbia
Civitavecchia – Porto Torres
Civitavecchia – Olbia (only from June 1st to September 30th, 2025)
Naples – Palermo
Valid for bookings with at least 2 adults and 1 vehicle (car or motorcycle)
Discount applies per couple of adults with vehicle
Not valid on: children, fixed fees, EU ETS charges, accommodation, pets, onboard services, insurance
Book from July 4 to July 28, 2025 for departures up to December 31, 2025 (on available dates)
Non-refundable, but tickets can be changed under current conditions
Can be combined with other deals, promo codes, and partnerships
⚠️ Limited availability: once garage capacity reaches 70%, the date is excluded from the promo.
30% discount - valid until 28 Jul 2025
Children under 2 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Receive a 50% discount on tickets for children between the ages of 2 and 12 including fees. T
50% discount
Children from 0 to 12 years travel free on ferry routes departing from Livorno and Salerno to Palermo, including fees. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with the Superfamily & Friends promotion.
100% discount
All passengers who are born in or residents of Sicily are entitled to special rates on routes to and from Sicily. Upon boarding, you will be requested to present a valid document that states your place of birth or residence in Sicily. The discount can not be used in conjunction with the Seniors Discount.
Grimaldi Lines offers a 20% discount on tickets for passengers over 60, valid for routes to/from Sardinia, Greece, Sicily, and Spain.
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20% discount
Pets are always welcome on board Grimaldi Lines ships! If you wish to travel with your four-legged friend, please follow the guidelines below to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for them.
Pet-Friendly Areas:
Dogs and cats can be accommodated in cages or in cabins, provided the pet in cabin service is booked. Other animals (rabbits, birds, reptiles, etc.) must travel in carriers or tanks owned by the passenger. Pets can walk on the outer decks on a leash and muzzle but are not allowed in public areas, restaurants, lounges, or areas designated for passengers. Pet in Cabin Service: If you wish to bring your pet into the cabin, it is necessary to purchase the pet in cabin service, available at €10 per cabin each way. This service allows your pet to stay with you in maximum comfort, with a bedding set provided and cabin cleaning at the end of the trip. Cabins can accommodate up to 3 pets, each with their own welcome bag.
Guide Dogs: Visually impaired passengers can travel free of charge with their guide dog. The dog may stay in the cabin at no extra charge, upon written notification to the company.
Special Regulations for Dogs Boarding to Tunisia: In accordance with Tunisian regulations, certain dog breeds (Pit bull, Rottweiler, Tosa, Mastiff, Boer Bull) are not allowed on ferries to Tunisia.
What to Bring for Your Pet:
Required Documents: To transport your pet, the following are required:
Make sure to include your pet in your booking and follow all the instructions for a hassle-free trip.
Salerno, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, is an important commercial port in Italy. Always overshadowed by the nearby port of Naples, it was only in the 1970s that it regained its position winning recognition by the EU for safety levels. The port has a high number of passengers and freight passing through and the cruise industry is rapidly developing there. There are daily connections departing from Salerno for Sicily. How to reach Salerno The passenger terminal is located in the city center, if you come by car from Naples along the A3 motorway you can take the exit Vietri sul Mare. If you come fr... [More information]
Address: Via Ligea, Salerno, Italy
Directions: Google Map @ Salerno, port
Palermo was the Capital of Italian culture in 2018 and is a city of contradictions, which gives the city its character. There are beautiful squares, majestic buildings and markets full of colours, smells and voices. History The city was built around its port, which in Roman times was an important port called Panormus which was later remodelled by the Arabs and called Balharm. Before the Romans however, the Phoenicians settled in here giving the city the name Fiore. Under Arab rule the city flourished in the IX century AD, it became one of the most important Islamic cities in the West. In 1072 ... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from SALERNO to PALERMO?
The duration of the crossing from SALERNO to PALERMO is usually 11 hours with GRIMALDI LINES. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator GRIMALDI LINES carries out 2 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from SALERNO to PALERMO varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ships that operate on this route allow vehicles onboard.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from PALERMO to SALERNO .