How to travel from Munich to Palermo

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €94, and a flight costs an average of €65.

Distance: 698 miles (1124 km)

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from Munich to Palermo

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

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

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4947
03:50PM1h55
Memmingen Airport
05:45PMPalermo Airport
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4947
03:50PM1h55
Memmingen Airport
05:45PMPalermo Airport
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 4947
03:50PM1h55
Memmingen Airport
05:45PMPalermo Airport
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJ 85+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8527+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
11:32AM25h40
Munich Hbf
01:12PMPalermo Centrale
$2401One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 83+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8527+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
09:33AM27h39
Munich Hbf
01:12PMPalermo Centrale
$2401One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 85+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
11:32AM25h40
Munich Hbf
01:12PMPalermo Centrale
$2541One-way
2 transfers
ITAAZ437 · AZ1781
10:50AM3h40
Munich Airport
02:30PMPalermo Airport
$2671One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ437 · AZ1795
10:50AM7h35
Munich Airport
06:25PMPalermo Airport
$2671One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ437 · AZ1783
10:50AM12h10
Munich Airport
11:00PMPalermo Airport
$2671One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Palermo.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel from Munich to Palermo including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Palermo is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $91 (€82) compared to other travel options to Palermo:

Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $111 (€100).

Taking a bus costs $174 (€157) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $265 (€239).

The fastest way from Munich to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Palermo that take longer:

Getting to Palermo by bus takes 26 h on average.

Train takes on average 33 h 4 min.

The Munich to Palermo distance is around 696 miles (1123 km).

The average frequency per day from Munich to Palermo is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Palermo from Munich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

  • Flights from Munich to Palermo most often leave from Munich Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Palermo:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Infobus for buses to Palermo. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Munich to Palermo tickets on Omio for $91 (€82).
  • Lufthansa, Alitalia, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Dolomiti, Air Malta, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Eurowings or SWISS can get you to Palermo by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air Dolomiti from Munich to Palermo for $98 (€88) on Omio.
  • Trenitalia, Westbahn or Transdev GmbH can take you to Palermo by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Munich to Palermo for $90 (€81).

Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Palermo with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 2 direct flights per day to Palermo with.

Direct services to Palermo tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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