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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €22 - €190 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €22 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Modena and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Modena and arriving at Palermo Piazza Cairoli. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Modena to Palermo?

The distance between Modena and Palermo is 794 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 13m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Modena to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Palermo bus from?

Modena to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Modena to Palermo train from?

Modena to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Modena to Palermo?

The best way to get from Modena to Palermo is to train which takes 15h 37m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 16m.

Where does the Modena to Palermo bus arrive?

Modena to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

Where does the Modena to Palermo train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

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

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

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Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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1. Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
4h 14m
€22–185
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
13h 13m
€95–233
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
15h 37m
€129–279
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
20h 16m
€114–189
Train to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain
2. Fly from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PMF - PMO
4h 25m
€78–433
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BLQ - TPS
2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
5h 37m
€70–259
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VCE - PMO
6h 7m
€37–217
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VRN - PMO
5h 55m
€55–341
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
6h 28m
€65–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
20h 45m
€200–280
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Modena to Livornocar
2. Take the carferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
21h 45m
€97–197

Modena to Palermo by train, subway, and ferry

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13h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.4 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Modena to Palermo Centrale via Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini in around 15h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 18h 35m.

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