How to travel from Barcelona to Palermo

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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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$142

Average price

Cheapest

$203

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5h 47m

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2h 47m

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3h 0m

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35h 27m

Average total duration

34h 57m

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30m

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3.1 - 6.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $142 (€115).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Palermo among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • VuelingVY6600
    12:05 PM1h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    2:00 PMPalermo Airport
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY6600
    12:05 PM1h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    2:00 PMPalermo Airport
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY6600
    12:05 PM1h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    2:00 PMPalermo Airport
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 PM41h15
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM37h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM36h25
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2901One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingIB5574
    12:05 PM1h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    2:00 PMPalermo Airport
    $2131One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX1951+Air BalticLX1742
    6:00 AM8h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    2:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX1953+Helvetic AirwaysLX1744
    9:40 AM9h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    6:40 PMPalermo Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $142 (€115).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

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.

The distance from Barcelona to Palermo is approximately 635 miles (1023 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Palermo is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Palermo:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Palermo:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Vueling, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona 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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