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

The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Palermo is to subway and fly and bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Palermo is to subway and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Piraeus and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Piraeus to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Piraeus and arriving at Palermo via Durrës, Stazione Marittima and Bari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.

How far is it from Piraeus to Palermo?

The distance between Piraeus and Palermo is 1026 km.

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

The best way to get from Piraeus to Palermo without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train and ferry which takes 27h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Piraeus to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Palermo bus from?

Piraeus to Palermo bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Piraeus station.

Where does the Piraeus to Palermo bus arrive?

Piraeus to Palermo bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Piraeus and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h behind Piraeus. It is currently 3:22 AM in Piraeus and 2:22 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6130+ hotels available in Palermo.

Piraeus to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Piraeus to Palermo by subway, plane, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Subway, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
5h 51m
€67–196
Subway, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
8h 16m
€65–193
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Piraeus to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar
4. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
27h 25m
€232–475
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
3. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr / ...
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
27h 39m
Subway, fly to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane ATH - TPS
3. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
9h 34m
€85–279
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
28h 8m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Piraeus to Korinthostrain Re
2. Take the bus from Korinthos to Fierbus
3. Take the busferry from Fier to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
28h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
31h 56m
Bus, bus and ferry via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Cosenza - Autostazionebusferry
3. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Palermo Terminal Busbus
35h 27m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Piraeus to Palermo.

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Distance: 1,026.3 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Palermo. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, then take the train to Palermo Notarbartolo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Piraeus to Palermo via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 27h 25m.

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