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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Athens. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Athens via Cosenza - Autostazione and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 23m.

How far is it from Palermo to Athens?

The distance between Palermo and Athens is 1023 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Athens without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 27h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Palermo to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Palermo to Athens bus arrive?

Palermo to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cosenza station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 9:06 PM in Palermo and 10:06 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12988+ hotels available in Athens.

Palermo to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Athens by bus, plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
7h 5m
€66–193
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
4. Take the bus from Fier to Korinthosbus
5. Take the train from Korinthos to Athenstrain Re
27h 29m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo 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
27h 50m
€231–368
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
29h 42m
€129–262
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertа Don Bosco to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TPS - ATH
10h
€85–277
Fly from Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
5h 29m
€68–195
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Cosenza - Autostazione to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
33h 23m

Palermo to Athens by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

29h 42mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Athens.

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Distance: 1,022.7 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Athens, Greece?

Volotea and Aegean Airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice a week.

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