How to travel from Palermo to Venice

There are 3 options to travel between Palermo and Venice including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Venice is a bus with an average price of $121 (€102).

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

A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Venice costing on average $157 (€132).

A bus is $188 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Venice costing on average $309 (€259).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 40m.

Bus takes on average 21h 55m.

The distance from Palermo to Venice is approximately 508 miles (819 km).

The average frequency per day from Palermo to Venice is:

• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Venice as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Venice:

• Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
• Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air, Volotea, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Venice by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Venice by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Venice:

• 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea.

Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.