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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Palermo is to bus and car ferry which costs €35 - €75 and takes 15h 48m.

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 51m and costs €55 - €150.

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 Centrale via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

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 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 51m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 10h 57m.

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 bus ticket from Apulia to Palermo?

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6102+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

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

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

Fly from Brindisi Airport
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
3h 51m
€59–148
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Salernobus Bari / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermocarferry
15h 48m
€39–74
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
10h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
11h 55m
€50–90
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
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
4h 8m
€46–132
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 19m
€43–150
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
10h 57m
€67–153
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
7h 58m
€119–184

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

19Weekly Planes

2h 41mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Apulia to Palermo.

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Distance: 536 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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 €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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