How to travel from Palermo to Livorno

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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Palermo to Livorno

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Livorno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $116, while a ferry costs an average of $123.

Distance: 406 miles (655 km)

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$123

Average price

$116

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$119

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20h 58m

Average total duration

19h 58m

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1h 0m

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3h 20m

Average total duration

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1h 20m

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14h 35m

Average total duration

14h 5m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.5kg

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2.0 - 3.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

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Grimaldi

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Malta Air

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Livorno is a flight with an average price of $116.

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

A flight is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $119.

A flight is $7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $123.

A flight is $42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $158.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Livorno is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Livorno take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 35m.

Ferry takes on average 20h 58m.

Bus takes on average 28h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Palermo and Livorno including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Palermo to Livorno among Omio's users.

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from Palermo to Livorno

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • GnvGNV Sirio
    11:30 PM20h15
    Port of Palermo
    7:45 PMPort of Genoa
    $701One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • GnvGNV Sirio
    11:30 PM20h15
    Port of Palermo
    7:45 PMPort of Genoa
    $701One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8485
    10:30 PM1h20
    Palermo Airport
    11:50 PMPisa International Airport
    $2361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 730+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    10:15 AM16h51
    Palermo Centrale
    3:06 AMLivorno Centrale
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 736 · Intercity 522
    7:05 AM15h29
    Palermo Centrale
    10:34 PMLivorno Centrale
    $1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1954+IntercityIntercity 510
    6:48 PM18h33
    Palermo Centrale
    1:21 PMLivorno Centrale
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 PM27h45
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    12:55 AMLivorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria)
    $1581One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 20613 · Regionale Veloce 4128+Wizz Air MaltaW46252
    7:00 AM6h57
    Palermo Airport
    1:57 PMLivorno Centrale
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 83069 · Regionale Veloce 4132+Wizz Air MaltaW46252
    7:00 AM8h57
    Palermo Airport
    3:57 PMLivorno Centrale
    $1021One-way
    2 transfers
  • AeroitaliaXZ2710+RegionaleRegionale 83069 · Regionale Veloce 4132
    7:10 AM8h47
    Palermo Airport
    3:57 PMLivorno Centrale
    $1081One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Livorno

Travel to Livorno 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 Livorno.

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There are 4 options to travel between Palermo and Livorno including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Livorno is a flight with an average price of $116.

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

A flight is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $119.

A flight is $7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $123.

A flight is $42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $158.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Livorno is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Livorno take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 35m.

Ferry takes on average 20h 58m.

Bus takes on average 28h 18m.

The distance from Palermo to Livorno is approximately 406 miles (655 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Livorno is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Livorno:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Livorno Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Livorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Genoa.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Livorno, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Livorno by bus.
  • Travel with Grimaldi, Gnv to go to Livorno by ferry.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Livorno by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air to go to Livorno by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Livorno with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi, Gnv.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Livorno often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Rome, Olbia, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Livorno and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Livorno to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Livorno, explore the charming Venezia Nuova district with its canals and historic architecture, and enjoy a boat tour of the coastline for unique city views. Visit the Acquario di Livorno for marine life exhibits and relax at Spiaggia del Sale beach. Discover local cuisine on a food tour featuring dishes like cacciucco and ponce. Don't miss the scenic Terrazza Mascagni, the historic Fortezza Nuova, shopping at Mercato Centrale, art at Museo Civico Giovanni Fattori, and the Santuario di Montenero with its stunning views.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Livorno is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Terrazza Mascagni, the Central Market, and the charming Venezia Nuova district.

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