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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rimini to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rimini to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 flight costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $132 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 7m Average total duration 19h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Palermo:
A flight is $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Palermo costing on average $95 (€77).
A flight is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rimini to Palermo costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Rimini to Palermo
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM23h30Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1271One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM23h30Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada)11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1271One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+
9941+
BUS LP729+
Intercity 7277:10 AM18h19Rimini station1:29 AMPalermo Centrale$2071One-way3 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 17444+
9941+
BUS LP729+
Intercity 7276:56 AM18h33Rimini station1:29 AMPalermo Centrale$1841One-way3 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3904+
8903+
BUS LP729+
Intercity 7276:53 AM18h36Rimini station1:29 AMPalermo Centrale$1841One-way3 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3904+
9941+
Intercity 727+
BUS LP7296:53 AM18h36Rimini station1:29 AMPalermo Centrale$1841One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rimini to Palermo:
A flight is $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rimini to Palermo costing on average $95 (€77).
A flight is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rimini to Palermo costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 6m.
Bus takes on average 19h 37m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 bus, train, and flight 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 Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Palermo by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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