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 €100 - €240 and takes 7h 22m.

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 22m and costs €100 - €240.

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, Cosenza - Autostazione and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 58m.

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 22m 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 8:39 AM in Palermo (Region) and 9:39 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12958+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Athens by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, bus, 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 22m
€102–238
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Bari M.macar
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
5. Drive from Patras to Athenscar
28h 5m
€229–366
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
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Ferraris-Circumvesuviana 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 31m
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 43m
Bus, bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
3. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TPS - ATH
13h
Bus, bus and ferry via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Cosenza - Autostazione to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
35h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Fierbusferry
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
36h 38m

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

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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

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Distance: 1,007.8 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palermo (Region) to Athens via Tresmestieri, Villa S. Giovanni, Bari M.ma, and Patras in around 28h 5m.

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