How to travel from Genoa to Palermo

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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Genoa to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $22.

Distance: 491 miles (791 km)

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$95

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$195

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$148

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$124

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20h 52m

Average total duration

19h 52m

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4h 42m

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1h 42m

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19h 14m

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18h 44m

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20h 51m

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20h 21m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.4 - 4.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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from Genoa to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • ITAAZ1380 · AZ1785
    6:50 AM3h40
    Genoa Airport
    10:30 AMPalermo Airport
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • GnvGNV Virgo
    10:30 PM20h00
    Port of Genoa
    6:30 PMPort of Palermo
    $971One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 2910
    9:30 PM1h30
    Genoa Airport
    11:00 PMPalermo Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 899+IntercityIntercity 723
    10:07 PM20h58
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    7:05 PMPalermo Centrale
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 680+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 10881+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
    6:18 PM22h37
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    4:55 PMPalermo Centrale
    $2071One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8591+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
    6:05 PM19h07
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    1:12 PMPalermo Centrale
    $4721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM23h45
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1386 · AZ1767
    3:20 PM4h25
    Genoa Airport
    7:45 PMPalermo Airport
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1380 · AZ1779
    6:50 AM6h55
    Genoa Airport
    1:45 PMPalermo Airport
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1380 · AZ1781
    6:50 AM7h35
    Genoa Airport
    2:25 PMPalermo Airport
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Genoa and Palermo including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $22 (€17).

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

A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Palermo costing on average $47 (€37).

A flight is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Palermo costing on average $72 (€58).

A flight is $55 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Palermo costing on average $76 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 56m.

Ferry takes on average 18h 31m.

Bus takes on average 21h 0m.

The distance from Genoa to Palermo is approximately 491 miles (791 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Palermo is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Genoa and arrive in Port of Palermo.
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:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Gnv to go to Palermo by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa 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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