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12 h 47 min
1172 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Florence to Palermo

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Cheapest
By car (1 172 km)
12 h 47 min
1172 km.
from $64
Fastest
Plane from Florence (Guglielmo Marconi Airport) to Palermo (Falcone-Borsellino Airport)
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Rideshare
12 h 47 min
1172 km.
from $15.29
Bus, Plane (Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Palermo Airport)
5 h 45 min
690 km.
from $10.87
Train, Ferry
14 h 27 min
688 km.
from $197.43
Ferry
15 h 56 min
690 km.
from $208.78
Train, Plane (Train to Galileo Galilei International Airport)
6 h 36 min
690 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane (Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport)
6 h 27 min
690 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
8 h 18 min
690 km.
from $10.87
Train
15 h 7 min
690 km.
from $188.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.74

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Galileo Galilei International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$355.72
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$470.06

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.28–$279.49
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.25–$381.13

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$279.49
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$254.09
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$444.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Florence to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.34–$165.16
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Firenze Scandicci to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.92–$88.93

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti

Phone:
+39 091 62.08.111
Email:
Website:
aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Palermo to Vicari
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.25–$50.82
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.99–$19.06
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$59.71
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$139.75
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.03–$88.93
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$88.93

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.23–$107.99
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.55–$69.87
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.63–$76.23

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Roma Termini to Termini
Ave. Duration:
11h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$82.58
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Phone:
+39 010 209 4591
Email:
Website:
gnv.it/en
Other from Port of Civitavecchia to Port
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.52–$121.96

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Palermo (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Palermo (Region) is to bus and ferry which costs $35.87 - $76.09 and takes 20h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Palermo (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Palermo (Region) is to train and ferry which takes 14h 27m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Palermo (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Vicari via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

How far is it from Florence to Palermo (Region)?

The distance between Florence and Palermo (Region) is 731 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Palermo (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Palermo (Region) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 27m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Florence to Palermo (Region)?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Florence to Palermo (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Palermo (Region) bus from?

Florence to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Palermo (Region)?

The best way to get from Florence to Palermo (Region) is to bus which takes 18h 55m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $92.39 - $184.78 and takes 15h 7m. There are no good options to fly between Florence to Palermo (Region).

Where does the Florence to Palermo (Region) bus arrive?

Florence to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

Where can I stay near Palermo (Region)?

There are 308+ hotels available in Palermo (Region). Prices start at $38.78 per night.
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