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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Naples to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naples to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $89 Average price | $95 Average price |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Palermo:
A ferry is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Palermo costing on average $89 (€73).
A ferry is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Palermo costing on average $95 (€78).
A ferry is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Palermo costing on average $131 (€108).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Palermo
How to get from Naples to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Palermo is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GLF110:30 PM8h30Port of Naples7:00 AMPort of Palermo$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- GLF110:30 PM8h30Port of Naples7:00 AMPort of Palermo$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 484:10 PM1h00Naples International Airport5:10 PMPalermo Airport$4271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 7271:45 PM9h16Naples Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$771One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 7239:45 AM9h33Naples Centrale7:18 PMPalermo Centrale$771One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 195510:39 PM10h45Naples Centrale9:24 AMPalermo Centrale$1061One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM15h30Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM11h15Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM11h30Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)11:15 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1681One-way1 transfer
AZ1274 · AZ17837:40 PM3h25Naples International Airport11:05 PMPalermo Airport$4821One-way1 transfer
- GNV Auriga8:00 PM11h00Port of Naples7:00 AMPort of Palermo$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Palermo:
A ferry is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Palermo costing on average $89 (€73).
A ferry is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Palermo costing on average $95 (€78).
A ferry is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Palermo costing on average $131 (€108).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Napoli Centrale and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Naples and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Travel with easyJet, Malta Air, Volotea, Ryanair, ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Gnv, Grimaldi, Tirrenia to go to Palermo by ferry.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Salemi, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, ATC Azienda Trasporti Campani to go to Palermo by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Gnv, Grimaldi, Tirrenia.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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