How to travel from Parma to Palermo

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

The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $74 (€60).

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

A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Parma to Palermo costing on average $99 (€80).

A flight is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Palermo costing on average $132 (€107).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 3m.

Bus takes on average 20h 3m.

The distance from Parma to Palermo is approximately 487 miles (785 km).

The average frequency per day from Parma to Palermo is:

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Palermo 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 Parma to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Genoa and arrive in Port of Palermo.

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

• Travel with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, Aeroitalia, Ryanair, ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Parma to Palermo with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
• 13 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, ITA.
• 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.

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

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

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.