Salerno is an Italian city located on the Gulf of Salerno. Famous for being home to the first medical university, Salerno is a great destination for anyone looking for gorgeous sea views filled with sunshine and Italian food.
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 11 hours. 30 places to explore.
Ships calling here
23 ships
Upcoming sailings
226 sailings
Average time in port
About 11 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 619
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After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Stazione Marittima di Salerno. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Stazione Marittima di Salerno.
Location of Salerno Cruise Terminal and Ferry Pier
It takes about a 20-minute walk east along the waterfront promenade from Molo Manfredi, the cruise berth designed by Zaha Hadid, to the Piazza della Concordia / Molo Masuccio pier where regular ferries to the Amalfi Coast depart. Confirm the ferry boarding location in advance.
Choosing Between Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast During a Port Call
During a Salerno call, Pompeii's archaeological site is a 30-minute direct local train ride from Salerno station, while Amalfi is a 35-minute ferry ride with scenic sea views. Since they require different directions and transport, it is recommended to focus on one during a single-day port call.
About 11 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
WalkAbout 10 minEUR 0
Molo Manfredi Cruise Terminal → Salerno Centro Storico (Historic Center)
Exit the terminal building and walk east along the Trieste waterfront road (Lungomare Trieste) to reach the lanes of Salerno Old Town and the entrance to Salerno Cathedral (Duomo di Salerno).
WalkAbout 20 minEUR 0
Molo Manfredi Cruise Terminal → Salerno Central Railway Station (Stazione Centrale)
Walk about 2 km on the flat sidewalk along the Lungomare promenade from Manfredi pier to Piazza Vittorio Veneto in front of the railway station. (If you have a lot of luggage or prefer a quicker ride, take bus 5 or a taxi in front of the terminal.)
FerryAbout 35 minEUR 12~EUR 15
Salerno (Piazza della Concordia) → Amalfi Port
Buy a Travelmar high-speed ferry ticket at the ticket office at Piazza della Concordia pier, then board and disembark at Amalfi pier after passing the coastal cliffs of Vietri sul Mare and Maiori.
TrainAbout 30 minEUR 3~EUR 4
Salerno Central Station → Pompei Station
At Salerno Central Station, take a Trenitalia Regionale train toward Napoli Centrale and get off at Pompei station. The entrance to the amphitheater at the Pompeii ruins is an 8-minute walk from the station.
Salerno places to explore
Explore 17 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Sights
Duomo di Salerno
A major attraction in Salerno's old town, the cathedral, with the relics of Saint Matthew in its crypt.
Hours
Daily 09:30–18:30
Opening hours vary depending on services and visits, and it may be closed, so check whether it is open immediately before visiting.
A restaurant on Via Lungomare dei Cavalieri with a terrace overlooking Amalfi harbor and the bay. Fresh local fish caught that day is displayed at the entrance, and the cozy interior uses colors and decor characteristic of the coastal region.
Amalfi has made handmade paper since the 12th–13th centuries. Its ivory-colored cotton paper is light yet very strong, and specialty shops on this street sell paper and handmade notebooks as souvenirs.
The central square of Amalfi, with the cathedral. The Fountain of Saint Andrew in front of the cathedral is a meeting place where locals and visitors drink or fill bottles with water.
Salerno is an Italian city located on the Gulf of Salerno. Famous for being home to the first medical university, Salerno is a great destination for anyone looking for gorgeous sea views filled with sunshine and Italian food.
Cruise lines calling here: 5 places
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