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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Palermo is to bus which costs €80 - €290 and takes 33h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €70 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Palermo via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Palermo?

The distance between Leipzig and Palermo is 1792 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Palermo without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 26h 58m and costs €170 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Leipzig to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Palermo bus from?

Leipzig to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Palermo?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Palermo is to train via Nuremberg which takes 26h 58m and costs €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 33h 25m.

Where does the Leipzig to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, or bus

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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BER - PMO
7h 16m
€71–345
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
26h 58m
€178–486
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leipzig to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
30h 41m
€214–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bologna Centralebus N452
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
33h 25m
€82–287
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NUE - PMO
7h 24m
€95–316
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MUC - PMO
9h 13m
€135–466
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DRS - PMO
10h 1m
€142–363
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Padovatrain 89
3. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain Fr
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 48m
€132–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Mitte to Zgorzelec Bahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the bus from ZGORZELEC, parking przy stacji Shell - Jędrzychowice to NAPOLI, Parcheggio METROPARK, via Corso Arnaldo Luccibus
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus
41h 11m

Leipzig to Palermo by train

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26h 58mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,792.1 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 26h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Palermo via Bologna Centrale in around 33h 25m.

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