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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Palermo is to bus and train and fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Palermo is to bus and train and fly which takes 9h 30m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Patra and arriving at Palermo via Vlorë, Brindisi - Via Del Mare and Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.

How far is it from Patras to Palermo?

The distance between Patras and Palermo is 882 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Palermo without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 24h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Patras to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Palermo bus from?

Patras to Palermo bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Patra station.

Where does the Patras to Palermo bus arrive?

Patras to Palermo bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 7:13 PM in Patras and 6:13 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Patras to Palermo by bus, plane, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Preveza Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PVK - PMO
13h 27m
€132–419
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
9h 30m
€79–213
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
24h 10m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
3. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
25h 15m
€162–379
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
12h 44m
€101–264
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Palermobus
24h 58m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
28h 31m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
30h 21m
€132–266
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
4. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Palermoferry
35h 42m

Preveza Airport (PVK) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 45mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Patras to Palermo.

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Distance: 882.2 km
Duration: 13h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Palermo. However, you can take the bus to Lefkáda, take the bus to Preveza Airport, walk to Preveza Airport (PVK) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, then take the train to Palermo Notarbartolo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Palermo Centrale via Vlorë, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Corso Umberto I, Brindisi, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 24h 10m.

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