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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Brolo to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brolo to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a ferry costs an average of $67.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Brolo to Palermo:
A train is $51 (€43) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Brolo to Palermo costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€14) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brolo to Palermo
How to get from Brolo to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brolo to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 PM2h42Brolo8:57 PMPalermo$141One-way0 transfers
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6:15 PM2h42Brolo8:57 PMPalermo$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:15 PM2h42Brolo8:57 PMPalermo$141One-way0 transfers
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5:15 PM2h42Brolo7:57 PMPalermo$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brolo to Palermo:
A train is $51 (€43) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Brolo to Palermo costing on average $67 (€56).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brolo and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brolo-Ficarra and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Rocca di Capri Leone, SP157 (Cimitero) and arrive in Palermo, Oreto - Orsi.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Milazzo and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Palermo by ferry.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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