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 €90 - €140 and takes 27h 38m.

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 9m and costs €110 - €410.

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.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

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 which takes 21h 19m and costs €210 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 do I catch the Bern to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Palermo?

The best way to get from Bern to Palermo is to train which takes 21h 19m and costs €210 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 29h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

Book your Bern to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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 2568+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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 Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ZRH - PMO
6h 9m
€113–406
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BSL - PMO
6h 21m
€77–364
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
21h 19m
€211–476
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 44m
€171–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
27h 38m
€91–136
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
7h 17m
€126–412
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
8h 27m
€83–290
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
8h 57m
€116–330
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 24m
€143–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Aostabus FlixBus N506
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Palermobus N597
29h 50m
€134–243

Bern to Palermo by train

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21h 19mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,251.9 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Palermo Centrale via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 21h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Palermo via Aosta in around 29h 50m.

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