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 €50 - €180 and takes 21h 40m.

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 56m and costs €50 - €170.

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 40m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

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 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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.

Where do I catch the Venice to Palermo train from?

Venice to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Palermo?

The best way to get from Venice to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 21h 40m, you could also train, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Venice to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venice to Palermo train arrive?

Venice to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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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 5823+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Venice to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, car, bus, 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)VCE - PMO
3h 56m
€53–166
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VCE - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
6h 13m
€51–158
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.GiovanniFr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
14h 6m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Venice to Port of Naples
2. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
15h 2m
€151–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna CentraleN536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to PalermoN597
21h 40m
€54–179
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)TRS - PMO
5h 21m
€64–202
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BLQ - PMO
5h 15m
€65–254
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)VRN - PMO
5h 16m
€57–327
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma TerminiFr
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
17h 10m
€79–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines
3. Take the bus from Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines to Palermo-Via Libertà
23h 44m
€72–117

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

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 871.3 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Ryanair, Volotea, and ITA Airways fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Palermo via Bologna Centrale in around 21h 40m.

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