How to travel from Palermo to Barcelona

Travel between Palermo, Italy and Barcelona, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Italy enter Spain?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Barcelona from Palermo?

Conditions of entry into Spain:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Barcelona, Spain?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

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.

Am I allowed to reenter Palermo, Italy from Barcelona, Spain?

Reentering Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Palermo from Barcelona?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Palermo, Italy regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Italy must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

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:

• 1 bus per day.
• Around 1 train per day.

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:

• Buses from Palermo to Barcelona most often leave from Palermo and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Flights from Palermo to Barcelona most often leave from Palermo Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Barcelona Sants.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Palermo to Barcelona:

• You can travel to Barcelona from Palermo by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $160 (€142) with Flixbus from Palermo to Barcelona.
• You can travel to Barcelona from Palermo by flight with ITA. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $155 (€137) with ITA from Palermo to Barcelona.

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

• You can travel directly by plane with Vueling.

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:

• A bus ticket for this trip is costing $160 (€142) one way on average.
• A ferry ticket costs $27 (€24) one way on average for this route.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $155 (€137) one way on average.
• A train ticket is costing on average $3 (€3) one way for this journey.

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.