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

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Palermo is to train and car ferry via Livorno which costs €80 - €160 and takes 29h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Cannes and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Palermo via Nice Airport and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cannes and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

How far is it from Cannes to Palermo?

The distance between Cannes and Palermo is 841 km.

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

The best way to get from Cannes to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 22h 54m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cannes to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Palermo bus from?

Cannes to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Palermo train from?

Cannes to Palermo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cannes station.

Train, bus or fly from Cannes to Palermo?

The best way to get from Cannes to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €400 and takes 22h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 26h 12m.

Where does the Cannes to Palermo bus arrive?

Cannes to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Cannes to Palermo train arrive?

Cannes to Palermo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ventimiglia station.

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cannes 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 from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NCE - PMO
5h 22m
€67–214
Train
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
22h 54m
€150–399
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cannes to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
23h 13m
€105–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
26h 12m
€73–192
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GOA - PMO
8h 26m
€68–223
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cannes to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MRS - PMO
7h 18m
€97–328
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
26h 18m
€90–219
Train, car ferry via Livorno
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 7m
€82–158

Cannes to Palermo by train

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22h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 841 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Cannes, France and Palermo, Italy?

easyJet and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cannes to Palermo Centrale via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Roma Termini in around 22h 54m.

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