How to travel from Palermo to Naples

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 $57 (€46).

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

A ferry is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Naples costing on average $75 (€61).

A ferry is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Naples costing on average $84 (€67).

A ferry is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Naples costing on average $100 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Naples is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Naples take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 51m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 12m.

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

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 Malta Air, easyJet, Volotea, ITA, Ryanair, CitizenPlane to go to Naples by flight.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar to go to Naples by bus.
• 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:

• 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
• 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
• 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.