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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Palermo is to fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Palermo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Spain and Palermo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Spain to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Port of Palermo via Port of Civitavecchia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.

How far is it from Spain to Palermo?

The distance between Spain and Palermo is 1052 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Spain to Palermo?

Book your Spain to Palermo ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 27h 59m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Spain to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Spain to Palermo train from?

Spain to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Palermo?

The best way to get from Spain to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €450 and takes 27h 59m, you could also bus via Florence, which costs €75 - €290 and takes 32h 45m.

Where does the Spain to Palermo bus arrive?

Spain to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Spain to Palermo train arrive?

Spain to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

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

Book your Spain to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Spain to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5675+ hotels available in Palermo.

Spain to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Spain to Palermo by plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, or ferry

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

Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BCN - PMO
5h 21m
€43–171
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 59m
€193–448
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Florencebus FlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
32h 45m
€78–288
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry Esbcn - Itcvv
2. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermoferry Itcvv-Itpmo
33h
€104–174
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MAD - PMO
6h 2m
€66–221
Fly Málaga Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane AGP - PMO
7h 43m
€70–228
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PMI - PMO
5h
€68–201
Fly Valencia Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VLC - PMO
5h 33m
€72–261
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BCN - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
7h 36m
€56–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
35h 10m
€132–292

Spain to Palermo by train

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27h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,051.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Spain and Palermo, Italy?

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Palermo Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 27h 59m.

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