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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Palermo is to bus which costs €130 - €210 and takes 26h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Palermo is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Palermo via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano South and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Bolzano Bozen and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

How far is it from Merano to Palermo?

The distance between Merano and Palermo is 1047 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Merano to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Palermo bus from?

Merano to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Palermo train from?

Merano to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Palermo?

The best way to get from Merano to Palermo is to bus which takes 26h 6m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €330 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Merano to Palermo bus arrive?

Merano to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

Where does the Merano to Palermo train arrive?

Merano to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6185+ hotels available in Palermo.

Merano to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Merano to Palermo by shuttle, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VRN - PMO
5h 27m
€145–428
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VCE - PMO
7h 24m
€117–340
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Paolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
16h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
25h 5m
€169–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus N597
26h 6m
€134–206
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
7h 7m
€171–402
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BGY - TPS
3. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
8h 39m
€184–607
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
8h 16m
€158–393
Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
8h 14m
€144–399
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Terminitrain Fr
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
19h 21m
€179–325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
28h 9m
€219–379

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Distance: 1,047.2 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Palermo via Bolzano - Via Longon, Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano, Cimitero Nord, Bolzano South, Bologna, and Bologna Centrale in around 26h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Palermo Centrale via Bolzano Bozen and Roma Termini in around 19h 21m.

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