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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Palermo is to fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Basel to Palermo?

The distance between Basel and Palermo is 1178 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 20h 55m and costs €200 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Basel to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Palermo bus from?

Basel to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Palermo train from?

Basel to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Palermo?

The best way to get from Basel to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €700 and takes 20h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 27h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Palermo train arrive?

Basel to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

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

Book your Basel to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5914+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Palermo by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, or train

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 Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BSL - PMO
5h 14m
€67–221
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
8h 53m
€59–404
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
20h 55m
€206–679
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 50m
€178–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
27h 15m
€82–218
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ZRH - PMO
6h 24m
€103–324
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
8h 50m
€81–457
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 1m
€155–519
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
29h 29m
€148–218

Basel to Palermo by bus

9Weekly Buses

27h 15mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,177.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy?

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 20h 55m.

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