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

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €37 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naples to Palermo is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs €22 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Naples and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Caserta pzza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct ferry between Naples and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Naples Beverello and arriving at Port of Palermo. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Naples and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Palermo Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Naples to Palermo?

The distance between Naples and Palermo is 347 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Naples to Palermo?

Book your Naples to Palermo ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

The best way to get from Naples to Palermo without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 32m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Naples to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naples to Palermo bus from?

Naples to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Caserta pzza Garibaldi station.

Where do I catch the Naples to Palermo train from?

Naples to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Napoli Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Naples to Palermo?

The best way to get from Naples to Palermo is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs €22 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 9h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Naples to Palermo bus arrive?

Naples to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Naples to Palermo train arrive?

Naples to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

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

Book your Naples to Palermo train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

Book your Naples to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6022+ hotels available in Palermo.

Can I share a ride from Naples to Palermo?

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

Naples to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Naples to Palermo by plane, ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car ferry, or rideshare

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Fly from Naples Airport
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1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
1h 49m
€22–182
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
8h 32m
€30–70
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
9h 18m
€70–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caserta pzza Garibaldi to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
11h 32m
€33–49
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
4h 46m
€49–180
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermocarferry
10h
€30–70
Bus via Salerno
1. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Salernobus 538 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Palermobus N592
12h 30m
€70–107
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Naples to Palermorideshare 314.5 km
9h 12m
€37

Naples to Palermo by ferry

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Distance: 346.7 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 8h 32m.

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