How to travel from Düsseldorf to Palermo

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, and a flight costs an average of $113.

Distance: 960 miles (1546 km)

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$314

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$178

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$354

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5h 49m

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2h 49m

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37h 0m

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36h 30m

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24h 0m

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4.6 - 9.3kg

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1.5 - 3.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Palermo is a bus with an average price of $178 (€145).

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

A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Palermo costing on average $314 (€256).

A bus is $328 (€267) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Palermo costing on average $506 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 34h 14m.

Bus takes on average 36h 30m.

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

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from Düsseldorf to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • VuelingVY1899 · VY6602
    9:00 PM11h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:55 AMPalermo Airport
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY1899 · VY6602
    9:00 PM11h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:55 AMPalermo Airport
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW846
    5:50 PM2h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:10 PMPalermo Airport
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 PM41h25
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:38 PM42h22
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 PM38h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1911One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY6600
    9:45 AM6h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:55 PMPalermo Airport
    $2011One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaAZ4747+ITAAZ407 · AZ1789
    3:15 PM7h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $2251One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1619+ITAKL3486+German AirwaysKL1802
    2:30 PM8h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:10 PMPalermo Airport
    $2671One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Palermo.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Palermo is a bus with an average price of $178 (€145).

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

A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Palermo costing on average $314 (€256).

A bus is $328 (€267) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Palermo costing on average $506 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 34h 14m.

Bus takes on average 36h 30m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Palermo is approximately 960 miles (1546 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Palermo is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Swiss, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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