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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Palermo is to train and bus which costs €85 - €190 and takes 27h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Palermo via Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Bern to Palermo?

The distance between Bern and Palermo is 1252 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Bern to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Palermo bus from?

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

Where does the Bern to Palermo bus arrive?

Bern to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5823+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)ZRH - PMO
6h 10m
€114–313
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to SpiezIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
27h 19m
€86–181
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bern to BrigIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
19h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
25h 44m
€136–239
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BSL - PMO
6h 21m
€96–279
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)MXP - PMO
8h 3m
€97–307
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)LIN - PMO
8h 35m
€100–295
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BGY - PMO
9h 29m
€93–328
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bern to SpiezIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
29h 4m
€104–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to AostaN506
2. Take the bus from Aosta to PalermoN597
29h 50m
€117–174

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

13Weekly Planes

3h 25mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,251.9 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bern to Palermo via Aosta in around 29h 50m.

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