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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Palermo is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €260 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Palermo. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Palermo via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Palermo. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Berlin Hbf, Ingolstadt Hbf, München Hbf, Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Germany to Palermo?

The distance between Germany and Palermo is 1202 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 27h 34m and costs €310 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Germany to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Palermo bus from?

Germany to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Palermo train from?

Germany to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Palermo?

The best way to get from Germany to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €550 and takes 27h 34m, you could also bus via Bologna, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 36h 24m.

Where does the Germany to Palermo bus arrive?

Germany to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Germany to Palermo train arrive?

Germany to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Germany to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Germany 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 Munich International Airport
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MUC - PMO
5h 40m
€98–279
Bus to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from München to Memmingen Airportbus
2. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FMM - PMO
7h 2m
€57–254
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain 29
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 34m
€318–503
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
32h 2m
€246–414
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1385
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
35h 31m
€181–373
Fly from Frankfurt
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
5h 35m
€95–286
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
5h 34m
€72–328
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BER - PMO
6h 28m
€61–218
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STR - PMO
5h 34m
€91–287
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bologna Centralebus N1385
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
36h 24m
€125–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BATTIPAGLIA, Via Belvedere, 26A , naprzeciw stacji Q8bus
3. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
40h 39m
€176–232

Germany to Palermo by train

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27h 34mAverage Duration

€318Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,202.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Germany and Palermo, Italy?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and ITA Airways fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Palermo Centrale via Berlin Hbf, Ingolstadt Hbf, München Hbf, Bologna Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 27h 34m.

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