How to travel from Venice to Palermo

There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Palermo including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $97 (€78).

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

A flight is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Palermo costing on average $140 (€113).

A flight is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Palermo costing on average $162 (€131).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 47m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 24m.

Bus takes on average 21h 26m.

The distance from Venice to Palermo is approximately 508 miles (819 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Palermo is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Palermo:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Palermo by bus.
• Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Volotea, Ryanair to go to Palermo by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Venice to Palermo:

• 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Venice 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Palermo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.