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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Pienza is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Pienza is to fly and train and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs €75 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Pienza?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Pienza N.Insediamento via Autostazione [5] and Buonconvento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.

How far is it from Palermo to Pienza?

The distance between Palermo and Pienza is 693 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Pienza without a car is to train which takes 15h 1m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Palermo to Pienza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Pienza bus from?

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

Train or bus from Palermo to Pienza?

The best way to get from Palermo to Pienza is to train which takes 15h 1m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 19h 29m.

Where does the Palermo to Pienza bus arrive?

Palermo to Pienza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.

Where can I stay near Pienza?

There are 1902+ hotels available in Pienza.

Palermo to Pienza - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Pienza by ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), bus, plane, or train

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

Ferry, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naplesferry
2. Drive from Port of Naples to Pienzacar
12h 25m
€96–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sienabus N597
19h 29m
€40–109
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train 4106 / ...
15h 1m
€87–188
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, line 112 bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
3. Take the train from Siena to Buonconventotrain
4. Take the bus from Buonconvento to Pienza N.Insediamentobus
9h 1m
€74–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Itabus
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train 4098 / ...
19h 50m
€47–72
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 Empolitrain
3. Take the train from Empoli to Sienatrain
8h 48m
€91–233
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train
3. Take the bus from Chiusi Stazione-P.Zza Dante to Montepulciano Autostazionebus
4. Take the bus from Montepulciano Autostazione to Pienzabus
9h 15m
€61–201
Fly to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG)plane PMO - PEG
2. Take the train from Perugia P.S.Giov to Terontola-Cortonatrain
3. Take the train from Terontola-Cortona to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train
4. Take the bus from Chiusi Stazione-P.Zza Dante to Montepulciano Autostazionebus
5. Take the bus from Montepulciano Autostazione to Pienzabus
8h 46m
€75–362
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
9h 46m
€83–303

Palermo to Pienza by bus

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19h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Pienza.

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Distance: 693.1 km
Duration: 12h 25m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Pienza via Roma Termini and Chiusi-Chianciano T. in around 15h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Siena once daily. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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