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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Zakynthos is to bus and fly which costs €100 - €270 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Zakynthos is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Zakynthos?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Zakynthos. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Zakynthos via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Vlorë, Agrinio and Patras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

How far is it from Palermo to Zakynthos?

The distance between Palermo and Zakynthos is 725 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Zakynthos without a car is to train and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 32h 29m and costs €100 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Palermo to Zakynthos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Zakynthos bus from?

Palermo to Zakynthos bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Palermo to Zakynthos bus arrive?

Palermo to Zakynthos bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

What is the time difference between Palermo and Zakynthos?

Zakynthos is 1h ahead of Palermo. It is currently 12:02 AM in Palermo and 1:02 AM in Zakynthos.

Where can I stay near Zakynthos?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Zakynthos.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Zakynthos by bus, plane, train, 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Zakynthos International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)CTA - ZTH
9h 55m
€107–270
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Zakynthos International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naples
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)NAP - ZTH
13h 44m
€91–380
Train, ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari CentraleIc
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to PatrasAsf
4. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
32h 29m
€102–345
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Agrínio
4. Take the bus from Agrinio to Patras
5. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
34h 10m
Fly Palermo Airport to Zakynthos International Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)PMO - ZTH
5h 34m
€105–237
Fly Palermo Airport to Kefalonia Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)PMO - EFL
2. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Kyllíni
11h 42m
€123–280
Bus, bus and ferry via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenza582
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Fier
3. Take the bus from Fier to Kakavijë
4. Take the bus from Kakavijë to Patra
5. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
34h 58m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 44mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Zakynthos.

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Distance: 724.8 km
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Zakynthos, Greece?

Volotea flies from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) once a week.

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