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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cilento is to car ferry and bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 38m.

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 30m and costs €85 - €270.

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 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Palermo to Cilento, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cilento?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Cilento.

Palermo to Cilento - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, taxi

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

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 Fr
8h 13m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno P.zza Montpellier to Vallo della Lucaniabus Linea Rossa
16h 38m
€52–95
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sala Consilinabus N592
2. Take the taxi from Sala Consilina to Cilentotaxi
10h 21m
€166–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Cilentocar
7h 55m
€107–170
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 Omignano-Salentotrain
5h 30m
€89–270
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 Omignano-Salentotrain
7h 26m
€101–281
Fly Palermo Airport to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane PMO - QSR
2. Take the bus from Salerno Airport to Vallo della Lucaniabus
8h 28m
€149–332

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

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59 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Cilento.

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Distance: 557.6 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Palermo to Cilento. However, you can take the train to Messina Centrale, walk to Messina Marittima, take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Vallo Lucania-Castel, then take the taxi to Cilento. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sala Consilina then take the taxi to Cilento.

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