How to travel from Madrid to Palermo

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $494.

Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)

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$232

Average price

Cheapest

$274

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$494

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6h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

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51h 31m

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51h 1m

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30m

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70h 43m

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70h 13m

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4.5 - 8.9kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $232 (€189).

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

A flight is $42 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Palermo costing on average $274 (€223).

A flight is $262 (€213) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palermo costing on average $494 (€402).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 51h 1m.

Train takes on average 70h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Palermo among Omio's users.

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from Madrid to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • ITAAZ63 · AZ1789
    6:05 PM4h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ITAAZ63 · AZ1789
    6:05 PM4h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 725
    10:25 AM2h30
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:55 PMPalermo Airport
    $3661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM59h25
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2191One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 PM44h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM59h01
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $2561One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ59 · AZ1785
    5:55 AM4h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:45 AMPalermo Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ63 · AZ1783
    6:05 PM5h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:05 PMPalermo Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ59 · AZ1779
    5:55 AM7h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:50 PMPalermo Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $232 (€189).

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

A flight is $42 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Palermo costing on average $274 (€223).

A flight is $262 (€213) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Palermo costing on average $494 (€402).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 51h 1m.

Train takes on average 70h 13m.

The distance from Madrid to Palermo is approximately 925 miles (1489 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Palermo is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, Air France to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Palermo:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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