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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of zł343 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of zł343, while a train costs an average of zł544.
Distance: 452 miles (729 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł343 Average price Cheapest | zł381 Average price | zł544 Average price | zł541 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 58m Average total duration 16h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average total duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Palermo:
A flight is zł38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Palermo costing on average zł381.
A flight is zł201 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Palermo costing on average zł544.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 59m.
Bus takes on average 16h 58m.
You'll arrive about 11h 27m sooner (1h 43m by flight vs 13h 10m by car) and save roughly zł198 compared to fuel and tolls (zł343 vs zł541). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Palermo
How to get from Bologna to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W4662012:35 PM1h35Bologna Airport2:10 PMPalermo Airportzł841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W4662012:35 PM1h35Bologna Airport2:10 PMPalermo Airportzł841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 43418:00 AM1h30Bologna Airport9:30 AMPalermo Airportzł1251One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 19595:25 PM19h25Bologna Centrale12:50 PMPalermo Centralezł4601One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+Intercity 7279:37 AM13h21Bologna Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralezł5201One-way1 transfer- InterCityNotte 196311:05 PM17h50Bologna Centrale4:55 PMPalermo Centralezł5211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM22h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:20 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)zł2161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM20h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)zł2211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:25 PM18h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)zł3181One-way0 transfers
- W466225:25 PM1h35Bologna Airport7:00 PMPalermo Airportzł841One-way0 transfers
- FR 435310:40 AM1h30Bologna Airport12:10 PMPalermo Airportzł1251One-way0 transfers
- FR 39267:45 PM1h30Bologna Airport9:15 PMPalermo Airportzł1631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Palermo:
A flight is zł38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Palermo costing on average zł381.
A flight is zł201 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Palermo costing on average zł544.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 59m.
Bus takes on average 16h 58m.
- Around 21 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Palermo by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
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