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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg and arriving at Palermo via Leipzig central train station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Palermo?

The distance between Magdeburg and Palermo is 1778 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 26h 45m and costs €300 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Magdeburg to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Palermo bus from?

Magdeburg to Palermo bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Magdeburg station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Palermo?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Palermo is to train which takes 26h 45m and costs €300 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs and takes 36h 3m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Palermo bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Palermo bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Leipzig station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Palermo train arrive?

Magdeburg to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Magdeburg 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 to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BER - PMO
7h 59m
€76–269
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
26h 45m
€306–481
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
31h 22m
€236–400
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Leipzigbus
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bologna Centralebus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus
36h 3m
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LEJ - PMO
9h 16m
€174–280
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NUE - PMO
8h 35m
€146–361
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BER - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain
11h 20m
€81–298
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Vicenzatrain 89
4. Take the train from Vicenza to Genova P.Za Principetrain Fr
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
38h 3m
€276–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Berlinbus
2. Take the bus from BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
3. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BATTIPAGLIA, Via Belvedere, 26A , naprzeciw stacji Q8bus
4. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
44h 13m

Magdeburg to Palermo by train

8Weekly Trains

26h 45mAverage Duration

€306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,778 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, Bologna Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg to Palermo via Leipzig, Leipzig central train station, and Bologna Centrale in around 36h 3m.

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