How to get from Naples to Palermo
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We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 35h 35m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 319 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €39, on Sun, Sep 6.
319 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Sep 5 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €41Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 35h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Sep 51h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€41Omio catalogue, Sep 935h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·2h 30m - 2Rome Tiburtina → PalermobusFlixBus·13h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Naples to Palermo
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€11October 2026
€14Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNaples-Rome Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina-PalermoBook →
VoloteaNaples Airport-Falcone–Borsellino AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Palermo works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Naples to Rome Tiburtina, about 2h 30m. Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Palermo (13h 55m). In total it's roughly €66 over 35h 35m, 1 transfer.
Naples to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Naples to Palermo?
The most useful route takes about 35h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Palermo from Naples?
About 319 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Naples to Palermo cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €99. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Naples to Palermo?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea.
Can you get from Naples to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry takes about 8h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Palermo?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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