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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Palermo to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
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€94 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price | €186 Average price | €152 Average price |
21h 49m Average total duration 20h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 17h 6m Average total duration 16h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Palermo to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Palermo to Genoa is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Genoa
Travel to Genoa 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 Genoa.
There are 4 options to travel from Palermo to Genoa including taking a train, bus, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to travel to Genoa from Palermo is a flight with an average price of $29 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Genoa:
A flight is $20 (€18) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $49 (€44) from Palermo to Genoa.
A flight is $32 (€29) less than a ferry with an average ticket price of $61 (€55) from Palermo to Genoa.
Taking a flight costs $23 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $51 (€46) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Genoa from Palermo is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Getting to Genoa by bus takes 21 h 55 min on average.
Getting to Genoa by ferry takes 18 h on average.
Getting to Genoa by train takes 16 h 15 min on average.
Genoa is approximately 490 miles (790 km) away from Palermo.
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Genoa is:
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Palermo to Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Palermo to Genoa:
- Most travelers board their ferry from Port of Palermo Termini Imerese and arrive in Port of Genoa.
- Most travelers board their plane from Palermo Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Palermo to Genoa:
- You can travel to Genoa from Palermo by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $49 (€44) with FlixBus from Palermo to Genoa.
- You can travel between Palermo and Genoa by ferry with GNV. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $61 (€55) with GNV from Palermo to Genoa.
- You can take a flight from Palermo to Genoa with Ryanair or Alitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for $29 (€26) with Ryanair from Palermo to Genoa.
- You can go to Genoa from Palermo by train with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa or Frecciabianca. You'll see cheap train tickets for $51 (€46) with Intercity Notte from Palermo to Genoa on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Palermo to Genoa with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You'll find direct ferries with.
- You'll find direct flights with Ryanair.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Genoa 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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