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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Palermo is to bus via Alcamo which costs €95 - €160 and takes 31h 8m.

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 15m and costs €45 - €270.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs €210 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 15m and costs €45 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €700 and takes 20h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €230 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 24+ hotels available in Palermo.

Basel to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 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 Basel to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BSL - PMO
5h 15m
€46–261
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 56m
€213–694
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
€173–259
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
€84–229
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ZRH - PMO
6h 23m
€108–390
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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
€59–419
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
8h 17m
€154–473
Fly Basel to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BSL - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
7h 51m
€79–259
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 2m
€152–524
Bus via Alcamo
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Alcamo SP55bus
3. Take the bus from Alcamo via Gulliver to PALERMO via Sciuti Liberta'bus
31h 8m
€98–156

Basel to Palermo by bus

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27h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,177.6 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 20h 56m.

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