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 €65 - €200 and takes 5h 29m.

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 29m and costs €65 - €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 and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.

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 train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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.

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 7:03 PM in Athens and 6:03 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5914+ hotels available in Palermo.

Athens to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Palermo by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, ferry, 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.

Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
5h 29m
€68–196
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 25m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
27h 27m
€201–444
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
3. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
27h 33m
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
8h 43m
€90–247
Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane ATH - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
10h 40m
€110–284
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
27h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
31h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Palermoferry
39h 24m

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

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2h 35mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,012.8 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and easyJet fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a week.

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