Palermo to Salerno offers a Sunday overnight crossing and Friday daytime sailings in selected periods. Match your date to the preferred arrival time and onward travel in Campania.
These operators currently offer bookings from Palermo to Salerno. The operator for your sailing is confirmed in the dated search results.
Grimaldi Lines
Schedules and check-in by operator
Grimaldi Lines
Sailing schedule
1 Jun 2026 – 24 Oct 2026
Sailing schedule, 1 Jun 2026 to 24 Oct 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Sun
20:00
07:00(+1 day)
Fri
10:45
20:15
25 Oct 2026 – 6 Dec 2026Upcoming
Sailing schedule, 25 Oct 2026 to 6 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Sun
20:00
07:00(+1 day)
7 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026Upcoming
Sailing schedule, 7 Dec 2026 to 20 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Sun
20:00
07:00(+1 day)
Fri
10:30
20:00
21 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026Upcoming
Sailing schedule, 21 Dec 2026 to 27 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Sun
20:00
07:00(+1 day)
Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.
Check-in
Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in required 1 hour before departure
Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in required 2 hours before departure
Good to know
Timetable by period
Through 25 October 2026: Friday 10:45–20:15 same day (9h 30m) and Sunday 20:00–07:00 Monday (11 hours). From 25 October–6 December and 21–27 December: Sunday 20:00–07:00 Monday. From 7–20 December: Friday 10:30–20:00 same day and Sunday 20:00–07:00 Monday. All times are local. For other dates, check the search.
Price and booking
Compare available Palermo departures for your period. Include the vehicle and accommodation for a complete total; plan the onward Salerno transfer separately.
Vehicle and luggage
Check the vehicle category and fully loaded dimensions. Prepare a bag for the daytime or overnight trip; the garage is not accessible during the crossing.
Cabins and seats
Plan rest before the morning arrival on Sunday’s overnight crossing. For Friday travel, compare options for the daytime stay on board. Follow cabin-vacating announcements.
Pets
Add your pet to the Palermo to Salerno booking. For cabin access, select a cabin and Pet in Cabin, subject to availability. Check documents and current conditions before travelling.
Reporting for boarding
Report no later than 2 hours beforehand with a vehicle or 1 hour without one. For 10:45, deadlines are 08:45/09:45; for 10:30, 08:30/09:30; for 20:00, 18:00/19:00. With fast check-in, show your ticket directly at boarding. Check the assigned berth, as the Puntone GPS reference is for the ticket office.
About the Palermo to Salerno ferry route
Sunday’s ship reaches Salerno on Monday morning; Friday crossings arrive that evening. For an onward train, allow for a transfer from the commercial port to the station.
Friday’s daytime crossing takes 9h 30m; Sunday’s overnight crossing takes 11 hours. Friday departures are not included in every period.
Report no later than 2 hours beforehand with a vehicle or 1 hour without one. For 10:45, deadlines are 08:45/09:45; for 10:30, 08:30/09:30; for 20:00, 18:00/19:00. With fast check-in, show your ticket directly at boarding. Check the assigned berth, as the Puntone GPS reference is for the ticket office.
Add them to your date-specific search. Availability, category and price are confirmed for the selected departure.
Friday daytime departures arrive in Salerno that evening. Sunday’s 20:00 departure arrives on Monday at 07:00. Check the timetable period, as Friday departures are not offered in every period.