How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo

There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo is a bus with an average price of €158.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo:

A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo costing on average €506.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 49m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo is approximately 860 miles (1385 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, OneBus, Infobus to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with KLM, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Malta Air, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Palermo by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with OneBus, Infobus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Cefalù, Rome, Milan, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palermo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.