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How to get fromPalermo to Empoliby plane, train, train (Trenitalia), ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane PMO - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Empolitrain train
    4h 11m
    €44–202

  2. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane PMO - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    5h 4m
    €30–172

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    13h 56m
    €125–232

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Civitavecchia to Empolicar car
    17h 13m
    €89–149

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N597 / ...
    18h 55m
    €116–171

  6. Fly to Pisa International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane PMO - PSA
    2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain train
    4h 13m
    €49–240

  7. Bus via Firenze S.M.N.

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 44m
    €200–271

Palermo to Empoli by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Empoli, Tuscany, Italy?

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Empoli via Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N. in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 17h 20m.

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