How to travel from Palermo to Bologna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Palermo to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €29.

Distance: 452 miles (729 km)

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€108

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€184

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€135

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17h 3m

Average total duration

16h 33m

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30m

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4h 41m

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1h 41m

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3h 0m

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14h 54m

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14h 24m

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30m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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from Palermo to Bologna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:15PM19h05
Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
10:20AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$891One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:15PM19h05
Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
10:20AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$891One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 3917
07:40AM1h30
Palermo Airport
09:10AMBologna Airport
$1951One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 736+Italo9994
07:05AM14h03
Palermo Centrale
09:08PMBologna Centrale
$1751One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 736+Italo8968
07:05AM14h38
Palermo Centrale
09:43PMBologna Centrale
$1751One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 736+Italo8158
07:05AM14h58
Palermo Centrale
10:03PMBologna Centrale
$1751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM20h15
Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
01:35PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$951One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU23502+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10350+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2471
09:25AM8h45
Palermo Airport
06:10PMBologna Centrale
$1661One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU23502+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10358+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2475
09:25AM10h51
Palermo Airport
08:16PMBologna Centrale
$1661One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU23502+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10348+IntercityIntercity 613
09:25AM8h29
Palermo Airport
05:54PMBologna Centrale
$1781One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Bologna

Travel to Bologna 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 Palermo to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Palermo and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Bologna is a flight with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Bologna:

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Bologna costing on average $56 (€45).

A flight is $62 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Bologna costing on average $98 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 48m.

Bus takes on average 15h 18m.

The distance from Palermo to Bologna is approximately 452 miles (729 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Bologna is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Bologna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Livorno.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Wizz Air to go to Bologna by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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