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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Athens is to train and fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo (Region) and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Athens via Palermo, Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 1m.

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

The distance between Palermo (Region) and Athens is 1008 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Athens without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 30h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Palermo (Region) to Athens, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

What is the time difference between Palermo (Region) and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Palermo (Region). It is currently 1:22 PM in Palermo (Region) and 2:22 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Palermo (Region) to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Athens by train, plane, car, ferry, bus, car ferry, or busferry

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
7h 7m
€97–250
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bari M.macar
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
5. Drive from Patras to Athenscar
27h 49m
€186–412
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
30h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Brindisibus
3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
31h 1m
Bus to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
7h 34m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Bari-Portobus
3. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Elbasanbusferry
4. Take the bus from Elbasan to Larisabus
5. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
34h 24m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
3. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
34h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Caserta Viale Vittorio Venetobus
3. Take the busferry from Caserta stazione to Durrësbusferry
4. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
38h 8m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

4Weekly Planes

2h 16mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 1,008 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Palermo (Region) to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Roccapalumba-Alia, take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Athens via Messina Marittima, Villa San Giovanni, Bari M.ma, and Patras in around 27h 49m.

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