How to travel from Pisa to Palermo

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 train with an average price of $37.

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

A train is $19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Pisa to Palermo costing on average $56.

A train is $66 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Palermo costing on average $103.

A train is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Palermo costing on average $265.

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

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 14m.

Bus takes on average 20h 37m.

Ferry takes on average 20h 41m.

The distance from Pisa to Palermo is approximately 416 miles (670 km).

The average frequency per day from Pisa to Palermo is:

• Around 31 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 Notte, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.
• Travel with Grimaldi to go to Palermo by ferry.

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

• 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
• 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.

Omio customers who travel from Pisa to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Cefalù, Rome, Milan, Naples. 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.