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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Palermo is to fly which costs €45 - €140 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Palermo is to drive and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Palermo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

Is there a direct ferry between Genoa and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Genoa and arriving at Port of Palermo. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Genoa to Palermo?

The distance between Genoa and Palermo is 820 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Genoa to Palermo?

Book your Genoa to Palermo ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 17h 27m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Genoa to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Palermo train from?

Genoa to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Palermo?

The best way to get from Genoa to Palermo is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 17h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Genoa to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Genoa to Palermo train arrive?

Genoa to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Genoa to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2551+ hotels available in Palermo.

Genoa to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Palermo by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, car, 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GOA - PMO
4h 13m
€49–139
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
6h 44m
€44–186
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
17h 27m
€141–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
20h 40m
€66–176
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
20h 45m
€90–140
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Genoa to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
4h 5m
€56–204
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
6h 1m
€70–173
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
7h 46m
€56–210
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain Fb / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
23h 55m
€73–147

Genoa to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

8Weekly Trains

17h 27mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.7 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 17h 27m.

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