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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 20h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry 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 $83, and a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 492 miles (793 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $151 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 19m Average total duration Fastest 20h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 25h 19m Average total duration 24h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration 20h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental | ||
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo:
A ferry is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo costing on average $92 (€74).
A ferry is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo costing on average $138 (€112).
A ferry is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 19m.
Train takes on average 20h 21m.
Bus takes on average 24h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo
How to get from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- GNV Virgo11:30 PM20h00Port of Genoa7:30 PMPort of Palermo$841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- GNV Virgo11:30 PM20h00Port of Genoa7:30 PMPort of Palermo$841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 291011:55 AM1h30Genoa Airport1:25 PMPalermo Airport$4711One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
InterCityNotte 19596:35 PM19h08Genoa Piazza Principe1:43 PMPalermo Centrale$2201One-way1 transfer- FRECCIARGENTO 8591+InterCityNotte 1959+
Regionale 53596:35 PM19h01Genoa Piazza Principe1:36 PMPalermo Centrale$2251One-way2 transfers 
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727+FRECCIARGENTO 85517:05 AM15h56Genoa Piazza Principe11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$2361One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM23h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1921One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM30h00Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$1951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM22h20Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2101One-way1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ17837:20 PM3h45Genoa Airport11:05 PMPalermo Airport$2241One-way1 transfer- Regionale 12410+AZ1392 · AZ17834:59 PM6h06Genova Cornigliano11:05 PMPalermo Airport$2271One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 22858+AZ1392 · AZ17834:45 PM6h20Genova Cornigliano11:05 PMPalermo Airport$2271One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo:
A ferry is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo costing on average $92 (€74).
A ferry is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo costing on average $138 (€112).
A ferry is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Teodoro (Genova) to Palermo costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20h 19m.
Train takes on average 20h 21m.
Bus takes on average 24h 49m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Teodoro (Genova) and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Genoa and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Palermo by ferry.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
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