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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Palermo is to fly which costs €40 - €200 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Palermo. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Palermo?

The distance between Bucharest and Palermo is 1342 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Palermo without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 34h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bucharest to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Palermo bus from?

Bucharest to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Palermo?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €280 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Bucharest to Palermo bus arrive?

Bucharest to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Caserta Terminal Bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:49 PM in Bucharest and 10:49 PM in Palermo.

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

Book your Bucharest to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5850+ hotels available in Palermo.

Bucharest to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Palermo by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)OTP - PMO
5h 36m
€121–351
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BBU - PMO
8h 45m
€44–197
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Padova
3. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.GiovanniFr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
34h 10m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port Of Durres
2. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Bari
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo
28h 46m
€286–398
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Trapani Airport (TPS)OTP - TPS
2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi
10h 11m
€119–325
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)OTP - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
7h 59m
€109–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Caserta Terminal Bus1928
2. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Palermo Via Tommaso FazelloAutoservizi Salemi S201 / ...
2d
€196–271

Bucharest to Palermo by bus

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Distance: 1,341.9 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via Caserta Terminal Bus and Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto in around 2d.

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