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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Palermo is to fly which costs €70 - €200 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Palermo via Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.

How far is it from Athens to Palermo?

The distance between Athens and Palermo is 1013 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Palermo without a car is to bus which takes 27h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Athens to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Palermo bus from?

Athens to Palermo bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Palermo?

The best way to get from Athens to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 35m.

Where does the Athens to Palermo bus arrive?

Athens to Palermo bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Rrogozhinë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 8:38 PM in Athens and 7:38 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5822+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Palermo by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, shuttle, or busferry

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

Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)ATH - PMO
5h 27m
€72–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Porto
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermo591
27h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to CasertaFa / ...
4. Take the train from Caserta to Palermo CentraleIc
29h 37m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsa
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo
22h 25m
€218–328
Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)ATH - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipio
10h 10m
€85–260
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Porto
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.GiovanniIc
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
28h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorë
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
32h 20m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
3. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oreto
35h 45m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 21mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,012.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Palermo, Italy?

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Palermo via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Capruzzi-Ennio, and Bari in around 27h 35m.

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