What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia is to train which costs €60 - €95 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia?

The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €240.

How far is it from Palermo (Region) to Apulia?

The distance between Palermo (Region) and Apulia is 551 km.

How do I travel from Palermo (Region) to Apulia without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia without a car is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs €60 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo (Region) to Apulia bus from?

Palermo (Region) to Apulia bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.

Train or bus from Palermo (Region) to Apulia?

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia is to train which takes 12h 16m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Messina, which costs and takes 14h 13m.

Where does the Palermo (Region) to Apulia bus arrive?

Palermo (Region) to Apulia bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.

Where can I stay near Apulia?

There are 4068+ hotels available in Apulia.

Palermo (Region) to Apulia - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Palermo (Region) and Apulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Bari Viale Unità d'Italia via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Interna, Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and Taranto Porto Mercantile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

There are 6 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Palermo Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)PMO - BRI
5h 18m
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari CentraleIc
12h 16m
€63–93
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
3. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantile
4. Take the bus from Taranto Porto Mercantile to Bari Viale Unità d'Italia
14h 13m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bari
8h 1m
€101–147
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centrale
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)CTA - BRI
5h 6m
€108–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermo
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Terme Spezzano582
3. Take the bus from Spezzano Albanese SS 283 to Bari Capruzzi
16h 30m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Palermo (Region) to Apulia.

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Distance: 551.2 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Apulia, Italy?

You can take a vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Bari Centrale via Roccapalumba-Alia, Termini Imerese, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicari to Bari Viale Unità d'Italia via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Interna, Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Taranto via Porto Mercantile, and Taranto Porto Mercantile in around 14h 13m.

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