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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Lugano to Palermo?

The distance between Lugano and Palermo is 1011 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 17h 19m and costs €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Lugano to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Palermo bus from?

Lugano to Palermo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Palermo train from?

Lugano to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Palermo?

The best way to get from Lugano to Palermo is to train which takes 17h 19m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Lugano to Palermo bus arrive?

Lugano to Palermo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Palermo train arrive?

Lugano to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2485+ hotels available in Palermo.

Lugano to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
5h 22m
€39–154
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
17h 19m
€187–426
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lugano to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
23h 10m
€133–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
23h 55m
€105–189
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
5h 34m
€63–208
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
6h 2m
€76–258
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
6h 55m
€86–262
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BGY - TPS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
7h 38m
€78–346
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 23m
€136–266
Train, car ferry via Livorno
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to La Spezia Centraletrain
2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
30h 44m
€84–171

Lugano to Palermo by train

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17h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.9 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 17h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 23h 55m.

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