How to travel from Naples to Palermo

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Compare train, ferry, bus, and flight for Naples to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naples to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €53.

Distance: 312 km

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€43

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Cheapest

€153

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€76

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€94

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11h 20m

Average total duration

10h 20m

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1h 0m

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4h 12m

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1h 12m

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9h 26m

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8h 56m

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30m

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11h 42m

Average total duration

11h 12m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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GNV

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Intercity

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from Naples to Palermo

How to get from Naples to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Naples to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

IntercityIntercity 723
09:45AM9h25
Naples Centrale
07:10PMPalermo Centrale
651One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

GNVGNV Sirio
08:30PM10h30
Port of Naples
07:00AMPort of Palermo
531One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU24103
08:10PM0h55
Naples International Airport
09:05PMPalermo Airport
1461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 727
01:45PM9h16
Naples Centrale
11:01PMPalermo Centrale
651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM12h00
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
11:00AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:15AM15h40
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
04:55PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
921One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1268 · AZ1785
06:35AM3h50
Naples International Airport
10:25AMPalermo Airport
2321One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1270 · AZ1785
03:05PM19h20
Naples International Airport
10:25AMPalermo Airport
2321One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1298 · AZ1773
08:40PM12h40
Naples International Airport
09:20AMPalermo Airport
3071One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Naples to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Naples to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Naples and Palermo including taking a train, ferry, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Palermo:

A ferry is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Palermo costing on average €35.

A ferry is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Palermo costing on average €53.

A ferry is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Palermo costing on average €60.

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 10m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 30m.

Bus takes on average 10h 40m.

The Naples to Palermo distance is approximately 312 km.
The average frequency per day from Naples to Palermo is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Palermo as scheduled services by train, ferry, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Napoli Centrale and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Naples and arrive in Port of Palermo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with GNV, Grimaldi, Tirrenia to go to Palermo by ferry.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi to go to Palermo by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Naples to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with GNV, Grimaldi, Tirrenia.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Naples to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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