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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Palermo is to bus and ferry which costs €55 - €85 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €110 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Palermo via Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Ancona to Palermo?

The distance between Ancona and Palermo is 961 km.

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

The best way to get from Ancona to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 16h 35m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Ancona to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Palermo bus from?

Ancona to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Palermo train from?

Ancona to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Palermo?

The best way to get from Ancona to Palermo is to train which takes 16h 35m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Ancona to Palermo bus arrive?

Ancona to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where does the Ancona to Palermo train arrive?

Ancona to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Palermo?

Book your Ancona to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ancona to Palermo?

Book your Ancona to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5887+ hotels available in Palermo.

Ancona to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Ancona to Palermo by train, plane, car, ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, or shuttle

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

Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
5h 35m
€59–238
Train to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Folignotrain
2. Fly from Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PEG - PMO
7h 21m
€50–303
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ancona to Naples Beverellocar
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
13h 16m
€87–134
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain 4151 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
16h 35m
€113–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Cataniabus N596
2. Take the bus from Catania to Palermobus N592 / ...
18h 30m
€79–136
Train to Forlì International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Forlitrain
2. Fly from Forlì International Airport (FRL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRL - PMO
4h 43m
€113–608
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
7h 41m
€66–207
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane AOI - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
6h 57m
€78–301
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane AOI - PMO
5h 13m
€76–250
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane FCO - TPS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
9h 21m
€88–345
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
16h 33m
€59–84

Ancona to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

8Weekly Trains

16h 35mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.1 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ancona to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Palermo via Catania in around 18h 30m.

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