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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €290 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Palermo is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €60 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Palermo via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Ingolstadt Hbf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.

How far is it from Berlin to Palermo?

The distance between Berlin and Palermo is 1636 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 27h 55m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Berlin to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Palermo bus from?

Berlin to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Palermo train from?

Berlin to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Palermo?

The best way to get from Berlin to Palermo is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €500 and takes 27h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 34h 55m.

Where does the Berlin to Palermo bus arrive?

Berlin to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Berlin to Palermo train arrive?

Berlin to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.

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

Book your Berlin to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5749+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Palermo by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BER - PMO
6h 8m
€61–279
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 55m
€180–492
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
32h 2m
€237–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
33h 42m
€88–238
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BER - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
8h 22m
€62–281
Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BER - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
10h 48m
€94–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
34h 55m
€86–199
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to NAPOLI, Parcheggio METROPARK, via Corso Arnaldo Luccibus
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus
40h 6m
€174–231

Berlin to Palermo by train

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27h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,635.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Ingolstadt Hbf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 27h 55m.

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