You can get from Palermo to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
To get from Palermo to Barcelona on Mar 30 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 634 miles (1023 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $160 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $3 (€3) • 38 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $155 (€137) • 23 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or ITA |
Travel 634 miles (1023 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train to Barcelona from Palermo. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 23 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or ITA among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Palermo to Barcelona.
Travel between Palermo, Italy and Barcelona, Spain is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
Conditions of entry into Spain:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey from Palermo to Barcelona.
The current restriction level for returning to Palermo, Italy from Spain is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
All travelers returning to Italy must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Palermo from Barcelona here.
There are 4 travel options from Palermo to Barcelona: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Palermo is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Barcelona:
Taking a train is usually $157 (€139) less than taking a bus to Barcelona, which costs on average $160 (€142) for the same trip.
Taking a train is about $24 (€21) less than taking a ferry, which costs on average $27 (€24) for this route.
Taking a train is usually $151 (€134) less than taking a flight to Barcelona, which costs on average $155 (€137) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Palermo is by flight with an average travel time of 23 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Barcelona can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 37 h 35 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a ferry requires on average 0 h 0 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 38 h 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 634 miles (1023 km) between Palermo and Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Palermo to Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Barcelona:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Palermo to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Barcelona 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 trip.
Before traveling from Palermo to Barcelona, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Palermo to Barcelona tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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