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Compare train and bus for Rimini to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rimini to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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$103 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price |
20h 8m Average total duration 19h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration Fastest 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rimini to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rimini to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM23h10Rimini1:25 PMPalermo$591One-way0 transfers
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2:15 PM23h10Rimini1:25 PMPalermo$591One-way0 transfers
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2:15 PM23h10Rimini1:25 PMPalermo$591One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM26h00Rimini10:00 AMPalermo$1041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Palermo:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rimini to Palermo costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rimini and Palermo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rimini Federico Fellini Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rimini station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Palermo by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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