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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €90 - €300 and takes 7h 15m.

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 15m and costs €90 - €300.

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 10m.

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 27h 8m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Palermo?

The distance between Leipzig and Palermo is 1523 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 27h 8m and costs €290 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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, bus or fly from Leipzig to Palermo?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Palermo is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €290 - €700 and takes 27h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 33h 10m.

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?

There are 5881+ hotels available in Palermo.

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 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LEJ - PMO
8h 25m
€147–254
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
cheapest
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 15m
€91–291
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 8m
€299–693
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
€250–374
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 10m
€113–258
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
8h 45m
€156–607
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 40m
€140–364
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
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
28h 15m
€321–724
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Mitte to Görlitz Bahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Goerlitz to Jelenia Goratrain Os
4. Take the bus from JELENIA GÓRA, ul. Teatralna to BATTIPAGLIA, Via Belvedere, 26A , naprzeciw stacji Q8bus
5. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
45h 8m
€209–477

Leipzig to Palermo by bus

5Weekly Buses

33h 10mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,523.1 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova, and Roma Termini in around 27h 8m.

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