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 prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 416 miles (670 km)

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€102

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€111

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€49

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€63

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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16h 9m

Average total duration

15h 39m

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30m

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20h 52m

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19h 52m

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17h 52m

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17h 22m

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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 €49.

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

A ferry is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €63.

A ferry is €52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €102.

A ferry is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €111.

The fastest way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 39m.

Bus takes on average 17h 22m.

Ferry takes on average 19h 52m.

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.

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from Pisa to Palermo

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

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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 · FlixBus
    6:05 AM28h55
    Pisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    991One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM28h55
    Pisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    991One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8486
    8:25 PM1h20
    Pisa International Airport
    9:45 PMPalermo Airport
    2301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 899+IntercityIntercity 723
    2:21 AM16h49
    Pisa Centrale
    7:10 PMPalermo Centrale
    1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 501 · Intercity 727
    6:47 AM16h14
    Pisa Centrale
    11:01 PMPalermo Centrale
    1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8591+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
    8:38 PM16h13
    Pisa Centrale
    12:51 PMPalermo Centrale
    1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM23h00
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM21h50
    Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 8450
    3:25 PM1h20
    Pisa International Airport
    4:45 PMPalermo Airport
    3571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 6256
    6:20 AM1h20
    Pisa International Airport
    7:40 AMPalermo Airport
    3621One-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.

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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 €49.

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

A ferry is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €63.

A ferry is €52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €102.

A ferry is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Palermo costing on average €111.

The fastest way to travel from Pisa to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 39m.

Bus takes on average 17h 22m.

Ferry takes on average 19h 52m.

The distance from Pisa to Palermo is approximately 416 miles (670 km).
The average frequency per day from Pisa to Palermo is:
  • Around 7 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 Port of Livorno 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Grimaldi to go to Palermo by ferry.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Volotea to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pisa to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.
  • 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.

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