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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Palermo is to train and bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 23h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Como to Palermo?

The distance between Como and Palermo is 986 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 16h 44m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Como to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Como to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Como to Palermo?

The best way to get from Como to Palermo is to train which takes 16h 44m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 24h 10m.

Where does the Como to Palermo bus arrive?

Como to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Como to Palermo train arrive?

Como to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

Book your Como to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Como to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, 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.

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
4h 49m
€39–155
Train
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
16h 44m
€176–406
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Como to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
22h 50m
€124–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Autoservizi Salemi 701
23h 4m
€61–93
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
5h 5m
€60–145
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
5h 18m
€64–228
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BGY - TPS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
6h 54m
€66–316
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
6h 22m
€76–237
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VRN - PMO
6h 40m
€90–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
24h 10m
€63–195

Como to Palermo by train

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16h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 986.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 16h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 24h 10m.

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