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

The cheapest way to get from Fermo to Palermo is to bus and ferry which costs €60 - €85 and takes 16h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fermo to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Fermo and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Fermo to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Fermo Terminal and arriving at Palermo via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.

How far is it from Fermo to Palermo?

The distance between Fermo and Palermo is 653 km.

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

The best way to get from Fermo to Palermo without a car is to train via Foggia which takes 18h 13m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 12h 49m to get from Fermo to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fermo to Palermo bus from?

Fermo to Palermo bus services, operated by frecciaRoma, depart from Fermo Terminal station.

Train or bus from Fermo to Palermo?

The best way to get from Fermo to Palermo is to train via Foggia which takes 18h 13m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 58m.

Where does the Fermo to Palermo bus arrive?

Fermo to Palermo bus services, operated by frecciaRoma, arrive at Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5958+ hotels available in Palermo.

Fermo to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Fermo to Palermo by car, ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, plane, 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.

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Fermo to Naples Beverellocar
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
12h 49m
€79–121
Train, bus to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Fiumicino Aeroporto T3bus
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
8h 25m
€58–189
Train via Foggia (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Foggiatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Foggia to Casertatrain Fa / ...
3. Take the train from Caserta to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
18h 13m
€114–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fermo Terminal to Roma Tiburtina TiBusbus
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
18h 58m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Porto San Giorgio to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
16h 26m
€62–85
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
20h 18m
€119–284
Train, train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Anconatrain
2. Take the train from Ancona to Riminitrain
3. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane RMI - PMO
6h 37m
€72–306
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane PSR - TPS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
7h 41m
€68–270
Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Anconatrain
2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane AOI - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
8h 54m
€85–307
Train, train to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Anconatrain
2. Take the train from Ancona to Folignotrain
3. Fly from Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PEG - PMO
9h 33m
€58–330
Train, bus to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Fiumicino Aeroporto T3bus
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane FCO - TPS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
10h 5m
€75–317

Fermo to Palermo by bus and train (Trenitalia)

2Weekly Services

18h 13mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.1 km
Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a bus from San Francesco to Palermo Centrale via Porto S.Giorgio Stazione, Porto S.Giorg.-Fermo, Foggia, and Caserta in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fermo Terminal to Palermo via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 18h 58m.

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