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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Palermo is to bus via Naples which costs €50 - €80 and takes 23h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Palermo is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Palermo via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.

How far is it from Trieste to Palermo?

The distance between Trieste and Palermo is 913 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Trieste to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Palermo bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Palermo?

The best way to get from Trieste to Palermo is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 23h 54m, you could also train, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Trieste to Palermo bus arrive?

Trieste to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5728+ hotels available in Palermo.

Trieste to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Palermo by plane, car, ferry, train, bus, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRS - PMO
4h 19m
€48–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus
23h 54m
€43–138
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Trieste to Port of Naplescar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermoferry
16h 24m
€174–248
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
17h
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VCE - PMO
5h 38m
€83–427
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRS - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
6h 32m
€54–186
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale Station to Napoli Centraletrain 8902 / ...
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
18h 25m
€88–230
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
23h 55m
€54–76

Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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3h 12mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 912.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Palermo via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Bologna Centrale in around 23h 54m.

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