What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Palermo is to fly which costs €30 - €160 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €30 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Palermo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Barcelona and Palermo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Barcelona to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Port of Palermo via Port of Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Palermo?

The distance between Barcelona and Palermo is 1051 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Barcelona to Palermo?

Book your Barcelona to Palermo ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 29h 29m and costs €280 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Palermo?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Barcelona to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Palermo bus from?

Barcelona to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Palermo train from?

Barcelona to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Palermo?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €650 and takes 29h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 32h 30m.

Where does the Barcelona to Palermo bus arrive?

Barcelona to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Barcelona to Palermo train arrive?

Barcelona to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Palermo?

Book your Barcelona to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Palermo?

Book your Barcelona to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6321+ hotels available in Palermo.

Barcelona to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Palermo by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BCN - PMO
5h 7m
€34–152
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
4. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
29h 29m
€281–625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Florencebus FlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
32h 30m
€177–292
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
34h 50m
€183–272
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GRO - PMO
9h 23m
€100–202
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
39h 3m
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
42h 30m
€183–272

Barcelona to Palermo by train

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29h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,051 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Palermo, Italy?

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Palermo Centrale via Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Roma Termini in around 29h 29m.

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