How to travel from Naples to Palermo
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4.6Travel Information between Naples and Palermo
 Distance | 311 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, ferry, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €30 - €41 |
 Cheapest mode | Ferry • €30 • 7 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €38 • 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | Itabus, GNV, easyJet or Intercity |
Travel 311 km by train, ferry, coach or flight to Palermo from Naples. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Itabus, GNV, easyJet or Intercity among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, ferry, flight or train from Naples to Palermo.
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How to get from Naples to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Italo is an Italian high-speed train service operated by NTV (Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori). It operates on the Italian high-speed rail network, connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Bologna, Naples, and Salerno. Italo trains are modern and comfortable. Italo offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Prima, with each offering different levels of onboard facilities. Standard tickets offer basic seating, while Comfort tickets offer more comfortable seating and access to the onboard bar. Prima tickets offer the most luxurious experience, with access to the onboard lounge and complimentary snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Italo are Rome to Milan, Rome to Florence, and Milan to Turin.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travellers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
FAQs: Travel from Naples to Palermo
There are 4 ways to get from Naples to Palermo: train, ferry, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of €30.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Palermo:
A ferry is €4 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Naples to Palermo costing on average €33.
A ferry is €8 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €38 from Naples to Palermo.
A ferry is €11 less than a train with an average ticket price of €41 from Naples to Palermo.
The fastest way from Naples to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Palermo that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 10 h 30 min of travel time.
Taking a ferry requires on average 7 h 15 min of travel time.
Train takes 8 h 55 min on average.
The distance between Naples and Palermo is around 311 km.
The average frequency per day from Naples to Palermo is:
- 1 ferry a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Naples to Palermo as scheduled services by train, ferry, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Naples to Palermo:
- Most travellers take a ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo Termini Imerese.
- Most travellers board their plane from Naples International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Naples to Palermo:
- Itabus, FlixBus or Marino Autolinee can take you to Palermo by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Naples to Palermo for €33.
- GNV, Grimaldi or Tirrenia can take you to Palermo by ferry. If searching for a good deal on ferries, you can find tickets for Grimaldi from Naples to Palermo for €30.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair or Alitalia to go to Palermo by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Volotea Naples to Palermo tickets on Omio for €38.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte or Italo for trains to Palermo. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Italo Naples to Palermo tickets on Omio for €35.
Yes, there are direct routes from Naples to Palermo with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct ferry to Palermo with GNV, Grimaldi or Tirrenia with 1 direct ferry per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Palermo with Intercity or Intercity Notte with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Palermo tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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