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Compare bus and train for Palermo to Paola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Paola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $61.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Paola:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Paola costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
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How to get from Palermo to Paola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Paola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 AM6h24Palermo12:29 PMPaola$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:05 AM6h24Palermo12:29 PMPaola$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 AM6h19Palermo3:34 PMPaola$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Paola:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Paola costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Paola as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Paola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Quattromiglia, Via Guglielmo Marconi / Via Umberto Boccioni.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Paola by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Paola by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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