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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Budva is to fly and car ferry which costs €70 - €170 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Budva is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Budva?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Budva. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Budva, Autobuska Stanica via da Bari-Calefati, Bari Porto, Durrës and Tirana Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.

How far is it from Palermo to Budva?

The distance between Palermo and Budva is 795 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Budva without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 21h 29m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Palermo to Budva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Budva bus from?

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

Where does the Palermo to Budva bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Budva?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Budva.

Palermo to Budva - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, car, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Budva by plane, shuttle, car, ferry, car ferry, train, bus, 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 Palermo Airport to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane PMO - TGD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečićishuttle
7h 51m
Fly Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Barcarferry
13h 1m
€71–170
Drive, ferry, car 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 Port of Baricar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Barcarferry 55
17h 39m
€118–177
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Barcarferry 55
21h 29m
€140–250
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Baribus 591
2. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
3. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
24h 6m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Podgorica Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane CTA - TGD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Bečićishuttle
8h 6m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane CTA - TIA
3. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
11h 9m
€88–262
Train, ferry, car ferry
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 Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Barcarferry 55
24h 45m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova to Bari Portobus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry 54
4. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
28h 42m
€102–241
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 Durrësbusferry
4. Take the bus from Durrës to Budva, Autobuska Stanicabus
37h 43m

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

2Weekly Services

28h 42mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.3 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Budva, Montenegro?

There is no direct connection from Palermo to Budva. However, you can take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) airport, fly to Podgorica Airport (TGD), walk to Podgorica Airport, take the shuttle to Bečići, walk to Bečići, then take the bus to Crvena Zgrad. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palermo to Budva via Messina Marittima, Villa San Giovanni, Port of Bari, and Bar in around 17h 39m.

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