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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Melfi is to ferry and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Melfi is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs €40 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Melfi?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Melfi via Bari via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Melfi?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Melfi via Salerno and Potenza Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Palermo to Melfi?

The distance between Palermo and Melfi is 505 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Melfi without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Palermo to Melfi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Melfi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Melfi train from?

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

Train or bus from Palermo to Melfi?

The best way to get from Palermo to Melfi is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Palermo to Melfi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palermo to Melfi train arrive?

Palermo to Melfi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Salerno station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Melfi?

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Palermo to Melfi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Melfi by plane, bus, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or train

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Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Candelabus
6h 29m
€42–195
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Drive from Naples Beverello to Melficar
10h 49m
€54–88
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Salernotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
3. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
13h 25m
€81–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Baribus 591
2. Take the bus from Bari via Capruzzi to Melfibus 701
15h 10m
€68–111
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Candelabus
8h 30m
€51–205
Fly Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
4. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain
9h 46m
€65–162
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the bus from NAPOLI, Parcheggio METROPARK, via Corso Arnaldo Lucci to Grottaminarda, Autostazione AIRbus
3. Take the bus from Grottaminarda to Melfibus
14h 18m
€44–72

Palermo to Melfi by train (Trenitalia)

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13h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 504.6 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Melfi via Salerno and Potenza Centrale in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Melfi via Bari and Bari via Capruzzi in around 15h 10m.

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