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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Palermo is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 21h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Palermo via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

How far is it from Venice to Palermo?

The distance between Venice and Palermo is 871 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Venice to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Palermo bus from?

Venice to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Palermo?

The best way to get from Venice to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 17h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Venice to Palermo bus arrive?

Venice to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5698+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Venice to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VCE - PMO
3h 58m
€53–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna Centralebus N536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
21h 35m
€42–94
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
14h 37m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Roma Tiburtinatrain 8913 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
18h 11m
€74–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Venice to Livornocar
2. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
22h 51m
€95–128
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRS - PMO
5h 24m
€50–192
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
5h 17m
€69–264
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VRN - PMO
5h 18m
€60–347
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
6h 17m
€44–146
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Terminitrain Fr
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
17h 20m
€66–211

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 13mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 871.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Piazza Boiardo via Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 17h 20m.

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