193 miles (311 km) | |
Train, ferry, bus or flight | |
$33 - $45 | |
Ferry • $33 (€30) • 7 h 15 min | |
Flight • $42 (€38) • 55 min | |
Itabus, GNV, easyJet or Intercity |
Travel 193 miles (311 km) by train, ferry, bus or flight between Naples and Palermo. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus, GNV, easyJet or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Naples to Palermo.
How to get from Naples to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Naples to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Find the best trip from Naples to Palermo with Intercity, Italo and Ryanair. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Italo is a brand of high-speed travel from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of travel are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets from Naples to Palermo: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.
Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to Palermo from Naples includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.
There are 4 travel options between Naples and Palermo. You can take a train, ferry, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Palermo is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Palermo:
A ferry is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Naples to Palermo costing on average $37 (€33).
Taking a ferry costs $9 (€8) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $42 (€38).
A ferry is $12 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $45 (€41) from Naples to Palermo.
The quickest way to travel between Naples and Palermo is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 30 min.
Ferry takes 7 h 15 min on average.
Train takes on average 8 h 55 min.
The Naples to Palermo distance is around 193 miles (311 km).
The average frequency per day from Naples to Palermo is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Naples to Palermo as scheduled services by train, ferry, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Naples to Palermo:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Naples to Palermo with the following travel companies:
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.
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