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Compare train, ferry, bus, 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 ferry with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 406 miles (655 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $126 Average price |
21h 7m Average total duration 20h 7m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration 14h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Livorno:
A ferry is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $126 (€101).
A ferry is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $126 (€101).
A ferry is $63 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 1m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 7m.
Bus takes on average 35h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Livorno
How to get from Palermo to Livorno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Livorno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM33h40Palermo11:55 PMLivorno$1081One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:15 PM33h40Palermo11:55 PMLivorno$1081One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:25 PM33h30Palermo11:55 PMLivorno$1161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Livorno:
A ferry is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $126 (€101).
A ferry is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $126 (€101).
A ferry is $63 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Livorno costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 1m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 7m.
Bus takes on average 35h 5m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 7 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, ferry, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Livorno by train.
- Travel with Malta Air to go to Livorno by flight.
- Travel with Grimaldi, Gnv to go to Livorno by ferry.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi, Gnv.
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