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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Palermo is to fly which costs €75 - €240 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Malaga Central Bus Station and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Málaga to Palermo?

The distance between Málaga and Palermo is 1600 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Palermo without a car is to train via Milan which takes 32h 39m and costs €230 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Málaga to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Palermo bus from?

Málaga to Palermo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Malaga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Palermo train from?

Málaga to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train, bus or fly from Málaga to Palermo?

The best way to get from Málaga to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €230 - €750 and takes 32h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €260 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Málaga to Palermo bus arrive?

Málaga to Palermo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Málaga to Palermo train arrive?

Málaga to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5861+ hotels available in Palermo.

Málaga to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Málaga and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 39m.

There are 8 ways to get from Málaga to Palermo by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, Trenitalia), train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)AGP - PMO
7h 46m
€75–238
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale
6. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo CentraleIc
32h 39m
€237–729
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchia
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermo
40h 22m
€186–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3574 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to PalermoN597
2d 5h
€131–255
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)AGP - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
10h 37m
€88–232
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.Fr
5. Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Roma TerminiFr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
35h 12m
€267–759
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Málaga to Alicante
2. Take the car ferry from Alicante to Oran
3. Drive from Oran to Port of Tunis
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Tunis to Port of Palermo
41h 57m
€285–394
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3574 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso FazelloAutoservizi Salemi 702
2d 6h
€133–196

Málaga to Palermo by train

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32h 39mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,599.6 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Palermo, Italy?

Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Palermo Centrale via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Napoli Centrale in around 32h 39m.

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