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Compare train, bus, and flight for Palermo to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €61, and a train costs an average of €345.
Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€239 Average price Cheapest | €257 Average price | €345 Average price |
6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 44m Average total duration 45h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57h 10m Average total duration 56h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Palermo to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Palermo to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.

There are 3 travel options from Palermo to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Palermo is by taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Palermo to Madrid:
Taking a flight costs $109 (€99) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $143 (€129).
A flight is $395 (€356) less than a train with an average ticket price of $429 (€387) from Palermo to Madrid.
The fastest way from Palermo to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Bus takes on average 49 h 10 min.
Train takes 56 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Palermo to Madrid is approximately 923 miles (1488 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Madrid is:
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid from Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Palermo to Madrid:
- Most travelers take a flight from Palermo Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Palermo to Madrid:
- FlixBus can get you to Madrid by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Palermo to Madrid for $143 (€129) on Omio.
- Ryanair, Alitalia, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa or Air France can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Palermo to Madrid for $34 (€31) on Omio.
- Intercity can get you to Madrid by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Intercity from Palermo to Madrid for $429 (€387) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Take a direct flight with Ryanair.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Palermo to Madrid.
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