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Compare train, bus, and flight for Karlsruhe to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $172 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $172, while a bus costs an average of $208.
Distance: 792 miles (1275 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$172 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 53m Average total duration 30h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Palermo:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $230.
A bus is $32 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $240.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 16m.
Bus takes on average 30h 53m.
Tickets start at around $208 compared to roughly $288 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80. The journey takes 30h 23m versus 20h 32m 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 Karlsruhe to Palermo
How to get from Karlsruhe to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 AM31h40Karlsruhe10:00 AMPalermo$1231One-way0 transfers
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2:20 AM31h40Karlsruhe10:00 AMPalermo$1231One-way0 transfers
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2:20 AM31h40Karlsruhe10:00 AMPalermo$1231One-way0 transfers
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9:40 PM35h20Karlsruhe9:00 AMPalermo$1281One-way0 transfers
10:00 PM36h00Karlsruhe10:00 AMPalermo$1421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Palermo:
A flight is $36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $208.
A flight is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $230.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 16m.
Bus takes on average 30h 53m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, OneBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with OneBus.
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