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 €65 - €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 €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 Brindisi - Viale Togliatti, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto and Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.

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 and ferry and bus which takes 27h 31m 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.

Where does the Palermo to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Palermo and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 10:16 AM in Palermo and 11:16 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Athens by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Fly from Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
5h 20m
€68–194
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 31m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo 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 35m
€187–404
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 39m
€139–275
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
7h 40m
€75–224
Shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lazio Municipio to Trapani Birgi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TPS - ATH
9h 20m
€110–230
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Brindisibus
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
28h 26m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Milazzoferry
2. Take the bus from Milazzo to Messinabus
3. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
36h 33m

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

7Weekly Services

29h 39mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Athens.

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

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

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week.

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