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Compare train, ferry, bus, and flight for Palermo to Naples
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 312 km
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €142 Average price | €78 Average price | €89 Average price |
11h 30m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Palermo to Naples by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Palermo to Naples is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Naples
Travel to Naples 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 Palermo to Naples.

You can get to Naples from Palermo 4 different ways: train, ferry, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Naples is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €20 compared to other travel options to Naples:
A coach is €10 less than a ferry with an average ticket price of €30 from Palermo to Naples.
Taking a coach costs €31 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €51 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €15 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €35.
The fastest way from Palermo to Naples is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Naples that take longer:
Coach takes 10 h 40 min on average.
Taking a ferry requires on average 8 h 30 min of travel time.
Getting to Naples by train takes 8 h 12 min on average.
Naples is approximately 311 km away from Palermo.
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Naples is:
- 1 ferry per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Palermo to Naples 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 for travellers from Palermo to Naples:
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo Termini Imerese and arrive in Naples Beverello.
- Flights mostly leave from Palermo Airport and tend to arrive in Naples International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Palermo to Naples:
- You can go to Naples from Palermo by coach with Itabus, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €20 with Itabus from Palermo to Naples on Omio.
- You can travel by ferry between Palermo and Naples with GNV, Grimaldi or Tirrenia, and you can find Grimaldi Palermo to Naples tickets for €30 on Omio.
- You can go to Naples from Palermo by plane with easyJet, Volotea or Alitalia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €51 with Volotea from Palermo to Naples on Omio.
- You can take a train from Palermo to Naples with Intercity, Intercity Notte or Italo. Cheap tickets can be found for €35 with Intercity from Palermo to Naples.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Naples with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct ferry per day with GNV, Grimaldi or Tirrenia.
- Direct trains with Intercity or Intercity Notte with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Naples as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Palermo to Naples.
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