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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Palermo is to ferry and bus and car ferry which costs €75 - €160 and takes 28h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Palermo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

How far is it from Nice to Palermo?

The distance between Nice and Palermo is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 22h 8m and costs €150 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Nice to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Palermo bus from?

Nice to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Palermo train from?

Nice to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Palermo?

The best way to get from Nice to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €390 and takes 22h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Nice to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Palermo train arrive?

Nice to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

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

Book your Nice to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nice to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5924+ hotels available in Palermo.

Nice to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NCE - PMO
5h 6m
€60–200
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
22h 8m
€154–388
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
22h 51m
€125–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Florencebus FlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
23h 45m
€74–199
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Nice to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
6h 4m
€95–277
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GOA - PMO
7h 48m
€71–199
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MRS - PMO
7h 50m
€99–314
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Port of Porto Torresferry
2. Take the bus from Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI to Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28bus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
28h 42m
€79–153

Nice to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

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22h 8mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.9 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Palermo, Italy?

easyJet and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Palermo Centrale via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Roma Termini in around 22h 8m.

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