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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Palermo is to bus via Caserta which costs €60 - €85 and takes 16h 50m.

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 €120 - €600.

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 Tommaso Fazello via Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

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 748 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 7h 40m 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 via Caserta, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €240 and takes 5h 18m.

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 2440+ hotels available in Palermo.

Ancona to Palermo - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 12 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 Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
7h 40m
€66–207
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
€50–313
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ancona to Naples Beverellocar
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
13h 16m
€86–132
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 via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Casertabus
2. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Autoservizi Salemi S201
16h 50m
€64–83
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
€128–559
Train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Ancona to Riminitrain
2. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane RMI - PMO
5h 3m
€65–290
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane AOI - PMO
5h 18m
€71–240
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
€78–281
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BLQ - TPS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
7h 10m
€97–414
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
€83–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Cataniabus N596
2. Take the bus from Catania to Palermobus N592 / ...
18h 30m
€84–145

Ancona to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

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16h 35mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 747.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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 Tommaso Fazello via Caserta and Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto in around 16h 50m.

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