How to travel from Marseille to Palermo

There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Palermo is a train with an average price of NOK 355.

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

A train is NOK 1,257 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marseille to Palermo costing on average NOK 1,612.

A train is NOK 4,391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Palermo costing on average NOK 4,746.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 42m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 23h 41m.

Bus takes on average 27h 21m.

The distance from Marseille to Palermo is approximately 549 miles (885 km).

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Palermo is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille 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 Marseille to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
• Travel with Air France, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Palermo by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Palermo:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Cefalù, Rome, Milan, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palermo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.