How to travel from Pisa to Palermo

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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Pisa to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €53, while a train costs an average of €106.

Distance: 416 miles (670 km)

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€67

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€106

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€53

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€86

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3h 23m

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1h 23m

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16h 2m

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15h 32m

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30m

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20h 49m

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19h 49m

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19h 4m

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18h 34m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of €53.

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

A ferry is €14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €67.

A ferry is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €86.

A ferry is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €106.

The fastest way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 2m.

Bus takes on average 19h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 20h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Pisa and Palermo including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Pisa to Palermo among Omio's users.

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from Pisa to Palermo

How to get from Pisa to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 PM21h35
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    811One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 PM21h35
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    811One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6256
    6:15 AM1h20
    Pisa International Airport
    7:35 AMPalermo Airport
    1411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 799+IntercityIntercity 723
    2:21 AM16h43
    Pisa Centrale
    7:04 PMPalermo Centrale
    1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 501 · Intercity 727
    6:33 AM16h25
    Pisa Centrale
    10:58 PMPalermo Centrale
    1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 1588+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
    7:27 PM21h28
    Pisa Centrale
    4:55 PMPalermo Centrale
    1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM21h50
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 8486
    8:45 PM1h20
    Pisa International Airport
    10:05 PMPalermo Airport
    1571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 8450
    5:10 PM1h20
    Pisa International Airport
    6:30 PMPalermo Airport
    2141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pisa to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pisa to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between Pisa and Palermo including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of €53.

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

A ferry is €14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €67.

A ferry is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €86.

A ferry is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €106.

The fastest way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 2m.

Bus takes on average 19h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 20h 49m.

The distance from Pisa to Palermo is approximately 416 miles (670 km).
The average frequency per day from Pisa to Palermo is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pisa to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Pisa International Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Livorno (Terminal Grimaldi) and arrive in Port of Palermo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pisa to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Volotea to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Grimaldi to go to Palermo by ferry.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Pisa to Palermo:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Pisa 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.

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