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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Athens is to fly which costs €70 - €200 and takes 5h 20m.

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 20m and costs €70 - €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 da Bari-Calefati, Bari Porto and Lushnjë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

How far is it from Palermo to Athens?

The distance between Palermo and Athens is 1013 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 which takes 27h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Athens?

The best way to get from Palermo to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 16m.

Where does the Palermo to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Palermo and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 9:48 PM in Palermo and 10:48 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Palermo to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Athens by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, shuttle, 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.

Fly from Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)PMO - ATH
5h 20m
€73–194
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to BrindisiIc
3. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fier
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
27h 30m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to BrindisiIc
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
30h 35m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisi
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athens
21h 32m
€217–319
Shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lazio Municipio to Trapani Birgi Airport
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TPS - ATH
9h 30m
€85–250
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CTA - ATH
6h 56m
€75–188
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naples
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NAP - ATH
13h 35m
€87–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bari591
2. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Lushnjë
3. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Athens
31h 16m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
33h 14m

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

2Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Athens.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,012.8 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Athens via Bari, da Bari-Calefati, Bari Porto, and Lushnjë in around 31h 16m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.