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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 $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $426.
Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$210 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $426 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 50h 2m Average total duration 49h 32m 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.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
KL3437+
KL1602 · KL15077:20 AM12h15Palermo Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3221One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM58h15Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2441One-way3 transfers
Fastest
AZ1778 · AZ586:10 AM4h35Palermo Airport10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3671One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM58h45Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2671One-way3 transfers
AZ1780 · AZ588:30 PM14h15Palermo Airport10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
KL3435+
KL1602 · KL15076:10 AM13h25Palermo Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3221One-way2 transfers
AZ1788 · AZ584:10 PM18h35Palermo Airport10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Madrid:
A flight is $86 (€69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Madrid costing on average $113 (€91).
A flight is $398 (€319) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Madrid costing on average $426 (€341).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 62h 35m.
Train takes on average 56h 40m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Iberia.
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