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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Palermo is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Palermo. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Apulia and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Apulia to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Apulia to Palermo?

The distance between Apulia and Palermo is 536 km.

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

The best way to get from Apulia to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Apulia to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Apulia to Palermo train from?

Apulia to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bari Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Apulia to Palermo?

The best way to get from Apulia to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Apulia to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Apulia to Palermo train arrive?

Apulia to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

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

Book your Apulia to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

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Apulia to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Apulia to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly from Brindisi Airport
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
3h 41m
€49–128
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
3h 58m
€46–132
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
10h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
11h 55m
€65–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
7h 59m
€120–185
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Foggia to Casertatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
6h 3m
€49–197
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 18m
€74–155
Bus via Tarsia
1. Take the bus from Bari Central Train Station to Tarsia Strada Statale 19bus Inter SAJ 01 B / ...
2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
17h 36m

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 41mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Palermo 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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