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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Cesena is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 21h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Cesena is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €160 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Cesena via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from Palermo to Cesena?

The distance between Palermo and Cesena is 840 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Cesena without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 15h 33m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Palermo to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cesena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Cesena train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Cesena?

The best way to get from Palermo to Cesena is to train via Bologna which takes 15h 33m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 21h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €700 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Palermo to Cesena bus arrive?

Palermo to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Palermo to Cesena train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Cesena?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Cesena?

Book your Palermo to Cesena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 1441+ hotels available in Cesena.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
4h 56m
€52–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus N554
21h 10m
€43–90
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
15h 33m
€64–202
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Drive from Livorno to Cesenacar
22h 47m
€70–105
Fly to Forlì International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Forlì International Airport (FRL)plane PMO - FRL
4h 39m
€167–660
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
5h 53m
€68–262
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane PMO - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cesenatrain
6h 31m
€97–298
Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 13m
€80–319
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Cesenatrain Ic
19h 24m
€57–172
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertà to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Linesbus
2. Take the bus from Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cesenabus
22h 46m
€76–104

Palermo to Cesena by train

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15h 33mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Cesena, Italy?

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Cesena via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale in around 15h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Cesena Accoglienza via Bologna Centrale in around 21h 10m.

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