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How to get fromBudapest to Palermo (Region)by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), train, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Palermo (Region) by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Palermo Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BUD - PMO
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    7h 42m

  2. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BUD - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    8h 6m
    €86–185

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Termini Imeresetrain train Ic
    27h 47m
    €276–467

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Hbftrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    34h 32m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Budapest to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermo (Region)car car
    21h 3m
    €349–517

  6. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BTS - PMO
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    10h 17m

  7. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane VIE - PMO
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    10h 7m

  8. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane BUD - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    12h

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    34h 40m

  10. Train, bus via Zagreb

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    37h 41m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,247 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

You can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Palermo (Region) via Wien Meidling, Venezia Mestre, Roma Termini, Termini Imerese, and Roccapalumba-Alia in around 27h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vicari via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Palermo in around 34h 40m.

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