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Compare bus, flight, and train for Paris to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 47m. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $189.
Distance: 922 miles (1485 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$188 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $272 Average price | $466 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 16m Average total duration 34h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Paris to Palermo:
A flight is $58 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Palermo costing on average $247 (€201).
A flight is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Palermo costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 15m.
Bus takes on average 34h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Palermo
How to get from Paris to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
V722875:55 PM2h25Paris Orly Airport8:20 PMPalermo Airport$961One-way0 transfers
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V722875:55 PM2h25Paris Orly Airport8:20 PMPalermo Airport$961One-way0 transfers
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V722875:55 PM2h25Paris Orly Airport8:20 PMPalermo Airport$961One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM47h10Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D14511:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2061One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM39h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2091One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM37h00Paris, Porte Maillot11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2121One-way1 transfer
TO39208:45 PM2h25Paris Orly Airport11:10 PMPalermo Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
AF10083:35 PM2h25Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:00 PMPalermo Airport$2571One-way0 transfers
VY8251 · VY66041:35 PM8h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:35 PMPalermo Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Palermo:
A flight is $58 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Palermo costing on average $247 (€201).
A flight is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Palermo costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 15m.
Bus takes on average 34h 46m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Palermo as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Transavia France, Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA, easyJet, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, Amelia, Air Baltic, KM Malta Airlines to go to Palermo by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet.
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