What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cilento?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cilento is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 13h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Cilento?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cilento is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Cilento?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Gorga via Battipaglia - Ospedale and Vallo della Lucania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Palermo to Cilento?

The distance between Palermo and Cilento is 558 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Cilento without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cilento without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Cilento?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Palermo to Cilento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cilento bus from?

Palermo to Cilento bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Cilento?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cilento is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Palermo to Cilento bus arrive?

Palermo to Cilento bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Battipaglia Ospedale station.

Where can I stay near Cilento?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Cilento.

Palermo to Cilento - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Cilento by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Fa / ...
8h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Battipaglia Ospedalebus Autoservizi Salemi S202
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia - Ospedale to Vallo della Lucania - Capolineabus 36
13h 4m
€34–55
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cilentocar
7h 51m
€88–134
Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain
5h 45m
€93–245
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Sapritrain Ic
2. Take the train from Sapri to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Re
8h 56m
€112–289
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain
7h 41m
€100–269
Fly Palermo Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PMO - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain
8h 40m
€138–343

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Cilento.

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Distance: 557.6 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Cilento, Italy?

You can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Gorga via Battipaglia - Ospedale and Vallo della Lucania in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Cilento via Sapri and Vallo Lucania-Castel in around 8h 56m.

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