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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Palermo is to bus via Rome which costs €70 - €120 and takes 22h 25m.

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 5m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Trieste Central Bus Station and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Trieste C.le and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Napoli Centrale and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

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 16h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Trieste Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Palermo train from?

Trieste to Palermo train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Trieste C.le station.

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Palermo?

The best way to get from Trieste to Palermo is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Rome, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 22h 25m, you could also train, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Trieste to Palermo bus arrive?

Trieste to Palermo bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.

Where does the Trieste to Palermo train arrive?

Trieste to Palermo train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Napoli station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Trieste to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
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1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRS - PMO
4h 5m
€51–162
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
16h 16m
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
22h 25m
€72–118
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Trieste to Naples Beverellocar
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
15h 26m
€170–272
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
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 28m
€233–501
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste C.le to Napolitrain 8902
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
18h 15m
€174–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
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
24h 47m
€331–521

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

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Distance: 912.9 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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 Central Bus Station to Palermo Terminal Bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 22h 25m.

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