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 - €260 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 €100 - €260.

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 Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.

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

The distance between Palermo (Region) and Athens is 1069 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 ferry which takes 30h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m 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 9:44 PM in Palermo (Region) and 10:44 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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 Palermobus
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
7h 34m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
cheapest
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
€103–258
Bus, train, 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 ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
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 Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
31h 25m
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 Porto Di Brindisicar
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
21h 50m
€221–347
Bus, shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Palermo to Trapani Birgi Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TPS - ATH
12h 6m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain Ic
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

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 1,068.9 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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 bus to Palermo, walk to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicari to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Palermo, Palermo Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Brindisi, Brindisi Station, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Porto di Brindisi, Port Of Igoumenitsa, and Igoumenitsa in around 30h 57m.

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