How to travel from Milan to Palermo

There are 4 options to travel between Milan and Palermo including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of $97 (€78).

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

A ferry is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Palermo costing on average $105 (€85).

A ferry is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Palermo costing on average $116 (€94).

A ferry is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Palermo costing on average $162 (€132).

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

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 38m.

Bus takes on average 18h 42m.

Ferry takes on average 20h 50m.

The distance from Milan to Palermo is approximately 551 miles (887 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Palermo is:

• Around 42 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 Milan to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with Gnv to go to Palermo by ferry.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Palermo by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, ITA, Aeroitalia, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Palermo with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
• 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
• 13 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, ITA, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Trapani, 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.