- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Airport to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Airport to Palermo will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 58 trains that leave Palermo Airport for Palermo on Sun, Aug 23, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 21730
Regionale 22198
Regionale 21764
GENIO EXPRESS 5376
Regionale 21718
Regionale 6478
Regionale 6480
Regionale 5636
Regionale 21730
Regionale 21748Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo Airport to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo Airport to Palermo:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo Airport to Palermo costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 45m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 45m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Airport to Palermo trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5624 | 6:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h18 | 6:44 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5624 | 6:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h51 | 7:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21754 | 6:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h02 | 7:47 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21754 | 6:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 7:09 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5626 | 7:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h18 | 7:44 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5626 | 7:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h51 | 8:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21758 | 7:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h02 | 8:47 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21758 | 7:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 8:09 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5628 | 8:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h18 | 8:44 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5628 | 8:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h51 | 9:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21762 | 8:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h02 | 9:47 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21762 | 8:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 9:09 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5522 | 9:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h51 | 10:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5522 | 9:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h18 | 9:44 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21766 | 9:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h02 | 10:47 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21766 | 9:45 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 10:09 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5632 | 10:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h18 | 10:44 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5632 | 10:26 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h51 | 11:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21770 | 10:40 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 11:02 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21770 | 10:40 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 11:40 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5636 | 12:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h19 | 12:39 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5636 | 12:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h47 | 1:07 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21702 | 6:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 6:42 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21702 | 6:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 7:20 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22210 | 6:56 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 7:20 AM Palermo Francia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21706 | 7:12 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 7:34 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21706 | 7:12 AM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 8:12 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 5374 | 8:01 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h34 | 8:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 5374 | 8:01 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 8:25 AM Palermo Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21710 | 8:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 9:20 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21710 | 8:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 8:42 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 21784 | 9:01 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h34 | 9:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 21784 | 9:01 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 9:25 AM Palermo Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21714 | 9:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 10:20 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21714 | 9:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 9:42 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 5376 | 10:01 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h34 | 10:35 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 5376 | 10:01 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 10:25 AM Palermo Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21718 | 10:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 11:20 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21718 | 10:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 10:42 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22296 | 10:56 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 11:20 AM Palermo Francia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21722 | 11:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 11:42 AM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21722 | 11:20 AM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 12:20 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 5492 | 12:01 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 12:25 PM Palermo Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 5492 | 12:01 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h34 | 12:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21726 | 12:12 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 12:34 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21726 | 12:12 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 1:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21730 | 1:17 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h21 | 1:38 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21730 | 1:17 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 2:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 6480 | 1:37 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h16 | 1:53 PM Palermo La Malfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 22010 | 2:01 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 2:25 PM Palermo Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 22010 | 2:01 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h34 | 2:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21734 | 2:25 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 3:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21734 | 2:25 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 2:47 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22200 | 2:56 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 3:20 PM Palermo Francia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21738 | 3:20 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 4:20 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21738 | 3:20 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 3:42 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21744 | 4:20 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h22 | 4:42 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21744 | 4:20 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 5:20 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22204 | 4:56 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 5:20 PM Palermo Francia | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21748 | 5:17 PM Punta Raisi station | 1h00 | 6:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21748 | 5:17 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h21 | 5:38 PM Palermo Sferracavallo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 6478 | 5:40 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h16 | 5:56 PM Palermo La Malfa | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 22016 | 6:01 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h34 | 6:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
GENIO EXPRESS 22016 | 6:01 PM Punta Raisi station | 0h24 | 6:25 PM Palermo Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Palermo Airport to Palermo run on average 60 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 60 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:01, the last at 20:26. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 60 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:01 PM |
Last train 8:26 PM |
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