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

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Palermo is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 10h 30m.

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 55m and costs €27 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Naples and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Naples and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Naples and arriving at Port of Palermo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.

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.

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 30m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark 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 55m and costs €27 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 8h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Naples to Palermo bus arrive?

Naples to Palermo bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., 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.

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

Book your Naples to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5822+ 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Naples to Palermo by plane, ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NAP - PMO
1h 55m
€27–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal BusItabus
10h 30m
€19–27
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
8h 30m
€40–70
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo CentraleIc
8h 59m
€35–90
Bus via Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto
1. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Palermo Via Tommaso FazelloAutoservizi Salemi S201
11h 32m
€27–42
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
12h
€45–70
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Naples to Palermo314.5 km
9h 12m
€37

Naples to Palermo by ferry

15Weekly Ferries

8h 30mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Naples to Palermo.

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Distance: 346.7 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

easyJet, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Grimaldi Lines operates a ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Tirrenia also services this route once daily.

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