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 - €60 and takes 13h 14m.

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 15m and costs €100 - €230.

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 Terminal Bus and arriving at Gorga via Battipaglia - Ospedale and Vallo della Lucania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

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 7h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 Terminal Bus station.

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 1713+ hotels available in Cilento.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Cilento by train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, car ferry, 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
7h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Battipaglia Ospedalebus
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia - Ospedale to Vallo della Lucania - Capolineabus 36
13h 14m
€34–56
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sala Consilinabus N592
2. Take the taxi from Sala Consilina to Cilentotaxi
10h 21m
€158–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Cilentocar
7h 55m
€106–169
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 15m
€106–226
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 11m
€114–245
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
€129–383

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Cilento.

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Distance: 557.6 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Gorga via Battipaglia Ospedale, Battipaglia - Ospedale, and Vallo della Lucania in around 13h 14m.

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