How to travel from Genoa to Palermo

There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Palermo: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Palermo from Genoa is by taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€61).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Palermo:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a ferry for this trip with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Palermo costing on average $77 (€68).

A bus is $224 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Palermo costing on average $293 (€259).

Taking a bus is usually $67 (€59) less than taking a train to Palermo, which costs on average $136 (€120) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Palermo from Genoa is by ferry, which takes on average 21 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 23 h 35 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 22 h 30 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 22 h 39 min   of travel time.

The Genoa to Palermo distance is around 490 miles (790 km).

The average frequency per day from Genoa to Palermo is:

• 1 bus a day.
• 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Genoa to Palermo as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Palermo:

• Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Palermo.
• Flights from Genoa to Palermo most often leave from Genoa Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Genoa at Genova Piazza Principe and arrive in Palermo at Palermo Centrale.

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

• Flixbus can get you to Palermo by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Genoa to Palermo for $69 (€61) on Omio.
• Gnv can take you to Palermo by ferry. If searching for a good deal on ferries, you can find tickets for Gnv from Genoa to Palermo for $77 (€68).
• Travel with ITA for flights to Palermo. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ITA Genoa to Palermo tickets on Omio for $293 (€259).
• Travel with Intercity to go to Palermo by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercity Genoa to Palermo tickets on Omio for $136 (€120).

Yes, there are direct routes from Genoa to Palermo with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct buses with.
• You can travel directly by ferry with Gnv.
• You'll find direct flights with.
• You can travel directly by train with.

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.

When planning your trip from Genoa to Palermo, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $69 (€61) one way on average.
• Ferry tickets are costing $77 (€68) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $293 (€259) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $136 (€120) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Genoa to Palermo online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.