You can get from Bologna to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
To get from Bologna to Palermo on Jul 02 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 451 miles (728 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $8 - $228 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $125 (€112) • 1 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | Sais Autolinee, Wizz Air or Intercity |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 451 miles (728 km) from Bologna to Palermo. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Sais Autolinee, Wizz Air or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Bologna to Palermo.
You can travel between Bologna and Palermo 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Palermo is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Palermo:
Taking a ferry is usually $132 (€118) less than taking a bus to Palermo, which costs on average $140 (€125) for the same trip.
A ferry is generally $117 (€105) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $125 (€112) from Bologna to Palermo.
A ferry is generally $220 (€197) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $228 (€204) from Bologna to Palermo.
The quickest way to travel between Bologna and Palermo is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, going by bus can take 16 h 45 min on average.
In comparison, traveling by ferry can take you on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, getting to Palermo by train can take on average 12 h 52 min.
The Bologna to Palermo distance is around 451 miles (728 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Palermo is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bologna to Palermo as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Palermo:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Palermo with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Palermo tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Before traveling from Bologna to Palermo, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Bologna to Palermo tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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