How to travel from Palermo to Naples

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

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €80.

Distance: 193 miles (312 km)

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€46

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€67

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€61

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10h 12m

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9h 12m

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7h 21m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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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 Naples is a ferry with an average price of €46.

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

A ferry is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Naples costing on average €61.

A ferry is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Naples costing on average €67.

A ferry is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Naples costing on average €80.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Naples is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Naples take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 21m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 12m.

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Palermo and Naples 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 Naples among Omio's users.

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from Palermo to Naples

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • GrimaldiGLF1
    12:00 PM8h30
    Port of Palermo
    8:30 PMPort of Naples
    461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • GrimaldiGLF1
    12:00 PM8h30
    Port of Palermo
    8:30 PMPort of Naples
    461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU24102
    7:45 AM1h00
    Palermo Airport
    8:45 AMNaples International Airport
    1301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 736
    7:00 AM9h15
    Palermo Centrale
    4:15 PMNaples Centrale
    871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus4182
    7:45 PM10h55
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    6:40 AMNapoli, Autostazione Metropark
    501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 AM12h50
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    10:00 PMNaples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)
    811One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 PM15h20
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    12:30 PMNapoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale)
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1778+RegionaleRegionale 83059+IntercityIntercity 501
    6:10 AM6h24
    Palermo Airport
    12:34 PMNaples Centrale
    1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1778+RegionaleRegionale 83075+IntercityIntercity 583
    6:10 AM9h58
    Palermo Airport
    4:08 PMNaples Centrale
    1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1778+RegionaleRegionale 83083+IntercityIntercity 1589
    6:10 AM11h34
    Palermo Airport
    5:44 PMNaples Centrale
    1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • GnvSPLENDID
    9:00 AM13h15
    Port of Palermo
    10:15 PMPort of Naples
    681One-way
    0 transfers
  • GnvGNV Sirio
    11:59 PM10h46
    Port of Palermo
    10:45 AMPort of Naples
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • GnvGNV SPIRIT
    1:30 AM9h30
    Port of Palermo Termini Imerese
    11:00 AMPort of Naples
    881One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Naples

Travel to Naples 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 Naples.

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There are 4 options to travel between Palermo and Naples including taking a train, bus, ferry, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Naples is a ferry with an average price of €46.

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

A ferry is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Naples costing on average €61.

A ferry is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Naples costing on average €67.

A ferry is €35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Naples costing on average €80.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Naples is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 42m.

Other travel options to Naples take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 21m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 12m.

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

The distance from Palermo to Naples is approximately 193 miles (312 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Naples is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Naples 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 Naples:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Naples Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Napoli, Napoli Centrale.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Naples.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Naples, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar to go to Naples by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, Volotea, ITA, Ryanair, CitizenPlane to go to Naples by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Naples by train.
  • Travel with Gnv, Grimaldi, Tirrenia to go to Naples by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Naples with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Gnv, Grimaldi, Tirrenia.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Naples often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Sorrento, Milan, Amalfi, Capri. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Naples and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Naples to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Naples, you can stroll through Spaccanapoli to experience local life, enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza, and explore the Catacombs of San Gennaro. Visit the bustling Pignasecca markets and relax at the scenic Naples waterfront. Don't miss the Pompeii Archaeological Site, the Naples National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo, the stunning Naples Cathedral, and the historic Royal Palace of Naples.
To fully experience Naples, consider spending 3 to 4 days exploring its historic sites, vibrant neighborhoods, and nearby attractions like Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
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