How to travel from Bologna to Palermo

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 452 miles (729 km)

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$85

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$175

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$140

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16h 54m

Average total duration

16h 24m

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30m

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4h 43m

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1h 43m

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3h 0m

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14h 55m

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14h 25m

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30m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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Intercity Notte

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from Bologna to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
04:25PM18h35
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:00AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:25PM18h35
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:00AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 3926
03:55PM1h30
Bologna Airport
05:25PMPalermo Airport
$3161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
11:05PM17h50
Bologna Centrale
04:55PMPalermo Centrale
$1411One-way
0 transfers
Italo9941+IntercityIntercity 727
08:52AM14h06
Bologna Centrale
10:58PMPalermo Centrale
$1701One-way
1 transfer
Italo8903+IntercityIntercity 727
08:42AM14h16
Bologna Centrale
10:58PMPalermo Centrale
$1701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:10PM19h45
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:55PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
$701One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1314 · AZ1781
11:05AM3h25
Bologna Airport
02:30PMPalermo Airport
$1391One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1318 · AZ1777
04:15PM17h05
Bologna Airport
09:20AMPalermo Airport
$991One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1312 · AZ1777
06:15AM3h05
Bologna Airport
09:20AMPalermo Airport
$1641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna 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 Bologna to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Palermo:

A flight is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Palermo costing on average $34 (€28).

A flight is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Palermo costing on average $75 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 24m.

Bus takes on average 18h 35m.

The distance from Bologna to Palermo is approximately 452 miles (729 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Palermo is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna 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 Bologna to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Livorno and arrive in Port of Palermo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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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