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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $115.
Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$142 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 27m Average total duration 34h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palermo:
A flight is $61 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Palermo costing on average $203 (€164).
A flight is $275 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Palermo costing on average $417 (€336).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 57m.
Ferry takes on average 41h 15m.
Train takes on average 58h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Palermo
How to get from Barcelona to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY660012:05 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport2:00 PMPalermo Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
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VY660012:05 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport2:00 PMPalermo Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY660012:05 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport2:00 PMPalermo Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM41h15Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM37h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM36h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2901One-way2 transfers
IB557412:05 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport2:00 PMPalermo Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
LX1951+
LX17426:00 AM8h05Barcelona El Prat Airport2:05 PMPalermo Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
LX1953+
LX17449:40 AM9h00Barcelona El Prat Airport6:40 PMPalermo Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palermo:
A flight is $61 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Palermo costing on average $203 (€164).
A flight is $275 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Palermo costing on average $417 (€336).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 57m.
Ferry takes on average 41h 15m.
Train takes on average 58h 56m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Palermo by ferry.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, ITA, Malta Air, Swiss, Amelia to go to Palermo by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Vueling, Malta Air.
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