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Compare train, bus, and flight for Foggia to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Foggia to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $132 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Foggia to Palermo:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Foggia to Palermo costing on average $132.
A bus is $59 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Foggia to Palermo costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
Train takes on average 14h 42m.
Tickets start at around $118 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-71.05. The journey takes 14h 3m versus 8h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Foggia to Palermo
How to get from Foggia to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Foggia to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM23h40Foggia, Piazzale On. Vincenzo Russo (Stazione di autobus)3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM23h40Foggia, Piazzale On. Vincenzo Russo (Stazione di autobus)3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 40992:55 PM1h10Bari Palese Airport4:05 PMPalermo Airport$3781One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 35051+
Intercity 558 · Intercity 7235:45 AM13h19Foggia station7:04 PMPalermo Centrale$1051One-way2 transfers
Intercity 716 · Intercity 7278:32 AM14h26Foggia station10:58 PMPalermo Centrale$1061One-way1 transfer
Regionale 4306+
Intercity 716 · Intercity 7277:49 AM15h09Incoronata10:58 PMPalermo Centrale$1081One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Foggia to Palermo:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Foggia to Palermo costing on average $132.
A bus is $59 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Foggia to Palermo costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
Train takes on average 14h 42m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Foggia and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Foggia station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Foggia, Piazzale On. Vincenzo Russo (Stazione di autobus) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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