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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Palermo is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €65 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

How far is it from Milan to Palermo?

The distance between Milan and Palermo is 907 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Milan to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Palermo bus from?

Milan to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Palermo train from?

Milan to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Palermo?

The best way to get from Milan to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 21h, you could also train, which costs €160 - €360 and takes 15h 54m.

Where does the Milan to Palermo bus arrive?

Milan to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where does the Milan to Palermo train arrive?

Milan to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6054+ hotels available in Palermo.

Can I share a ride from Milan to Palermo?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Milan to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Milan to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), or rideshare

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 Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
3h 44m
€65–149
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
4h 25m
€36–152
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
13h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Autoservizi Salemi 701
21h
€55–85
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Milan to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
22h 24m
€117–182
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
4h 32m
€47–182
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
5h 10m
€51–188
Train to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
2. Fly from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PMF - PMO
5h 9m
€68–278
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
15h 54m
€166–358
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Turinbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Palermobus N597
26h 55m
€127–228
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Palermorideshare 886.9 km
16h 17m
€82

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Milan to Palermo.

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Distance: 906.6 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

ITA Airways flies from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello twice a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 21h.

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