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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Palermo is to fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Palermo via Barcelona - North Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 57m.

How far is it from Madrid to Palermo?

The distance between Madrid and Palermo is 1497 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 30h 57m and costs €260 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Madrid to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Palermo bus from?

Madrid to Palermo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Palermo train from?

Madrid to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Palermo?

The best way to get from Madrid to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €650 and takes 30h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 44h.

Where does the Madrid to Palermo bus arrive?

Madrid to Palermo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Madrid to Palermo train arrive?

Madrid to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Madrid to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Palermo by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia), train, 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.

Fly to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MAD - PMO
5h 47m
€60–198
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
30h 57m
€260–605
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermoferry
37h 22m
€123–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus
44h
€165–330
Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane MAD - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
9h 38m
€83–233
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus 480 / ...
3. Take the bus from Turin to Palermobus
2d
€199–350

Madrid to Palermo by bus

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44hAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,497.2 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Iberia, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Palermo Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 30h 57m.

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