How to travel from Syracuse to Palermo

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Compare bus and train for Syracuse to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Syracuse to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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$34

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$26

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4h 4m

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3h 34m

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5h 38m

Average total duration

5h 8m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Syracuse to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Syracuse to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale 22112 · Regionale Veloce 5513
    2:13 PM4h19
    Syracuse station
    6:32 PMPalermo Centrale
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

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  • RegionaleRegionale 22112 · Regionale Veloce 5513
    2:13 PM4h19
    Syracuse station
    6:32 PMPalermo Centrale
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 22112 · Regionale Veloce 5513
    2:13 PM4h19
    Syracuse station
    6:32 PMPalermo Centrale
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 5388 · Regionale Veloce 5519
    3:42 PM4h50
    Syracuse station
    8:32 PMPalermo Centrale
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 5500 · Regionale Veloce 5503
    5:32 AM5h00
    Syracuse station
    10:32 AMPalermo Centrale
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 AM8h00
    Syracuse, Corso Umberto I
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Palermo.

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There are 2 options to travel between Syracuse and Palermo including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Syracuse to Palermo is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse to Palermo costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Syracuse to Palermo is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 40m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Syracuse to Palermo is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Syracuse to Palermo is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Syracuse and Palermo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Syracuse to Palermo:
  • Trains mostly depart from Syracuse station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Corso Umberto I and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Syracuse to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Interbus S.p.A., Alibus, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Syracuse to Palermo:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Interbus S.p.A., BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Syracuse 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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