There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
2h 43m€62–349Train, ferry
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
19h 1mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Geneva to Port of Genoacar
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
24h 49m€167–246Train, bus
- Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
29h 9m€354–643Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
21h 32m€259–525Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Geneva to Genoabus FlixBus N1503
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
28h 35m€134–204Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Aostabus FlixBus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from Aosta to Palermobus N597
29h 40m€160–258
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Palermo is to fly which costs €60 - €350 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Palermo is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €60 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Palermo via Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
The distance between Geneva and Palermo is 1094 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Geneva to Palermo, including transfers.
Geneva to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Palermo is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €60 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €550 and takes 21h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 29h 40m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy?
easyJet and ITA Airways fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Palermo Centrale via Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 21h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Palermo Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–310
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €140–340
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Palermo Piazza Cairoli
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €210–300
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.
Geneva to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
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