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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Bucharest is to fly which costs $100 - $230 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Bucharest Gară Filaret via Rende - Quattromiglia Villa Giorcelli, Cosenza - Autostazione, Tirana and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Roma Termini, Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 18m.

How far is it from Palermo to Bucharest?

The distance between Palermo and Bucharest is 1476 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Bucharest without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 37h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Palermo to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Bucharest bus from?

Palermo to Bucharest bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Bucharest train from?

Palermo to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Palermo to Bucharest is to train which takes 42h 18m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 5h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 44h 56m.

Where does the Palermo to Bucharest bus arrive?

Palermo to Bucharest bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 9:50 PM in Palermo and 10:50 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Palermo to Bucharest train arrive?

Palermo to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5457+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Palermo to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Bucharest by bus, plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertа Don Bosco to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TPS - OTP
8h 26m
$117–310
Fly Palermo Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane PMO - BBU
7h 36m
$108–230
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Bucureştibus
37h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 18m
$540–992
Drive, car 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 Port Of Baricar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Durrëscarferry
5. Drive from Port Of Durres to Bucharestcar
29h 20m
$330–592
Fly Palermo Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PMO - OTP
5h 15m
$135–327
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CTA - OTP
7h 1m
$118–308
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
2. Take the busferry from Cosenza - Autostazione to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebusferry
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
44h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Venezia Mestrebus
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Bucureştibus
44h 56m
$137–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Rome, Termini to Funduleabus
2d 9h

Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,475.8 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Bucuresti Nord via Roma Termini, Venezia Mestre, and Wien Hbf in around 42h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a week.

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