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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 train, with an average ticket price of $147 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 train costs an average of $147, while a flight costs an average of $211.
Distance: 792 miles (1275 km)
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$211 Average price | $170 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 54m Average total duration 30h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 56m Average total duration 25h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Palermo
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Palermo:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $170.
A train is $64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $211.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 56m.
Bus takes on average 30h 54m.
You'll arrive about 18h 27m sooner (2h 5m by flight vs 20h 32m by car) and save roughly $71 compared to fuel and tolls ($211 vs $281). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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.

10:00 PM 36h00 Karlsruhe 10:00 AM Palermo $123 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

10:00 PM 36h00 Karlsruhe 10:00 AM Palermo $123 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:55 AM 35h20 Karlsruhe 1:15 PM Palermo $169 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Palermo:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $170.
A train is $64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Palermo costing on average $211.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 56m.
Bus takes on average 30h 54m.
- 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 FlixBus, OneBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with OneBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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