There are 12 ways to get from Palermo to Forlì by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
4h 40m€26–194Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain Ic
14h 50m€142–289Bus via Rome
- Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Forlìbus
18h 15m€63–82Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
- Drive from Civitavecchia to Forlìcar
18h 37m€94–165Fly Palermo Airport to Forlì International Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Forlì International Airport (FRL)plane PMO - FRL
3h 15m€149–406Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
- Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TPS - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
5h 26m€74–267Fly Palermo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
5h 41m€83–276Fly Palermo Airport to Federico Fellini Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane PMO - RMI
- Take the train from Rimini Miramare to Forlitrain
4h 56m€75–256Fly Palermo Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane PMO - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
6h 35m€40–231Fly Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain
7h€70–336Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Riminitrain Fa
- Take the train from Rimini to Forlitrain Ic
18h 47m€146–351Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Forlìbus 433
20h 50m€115–185
Palermo to Forlì by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Forlì is to bus via Rome which costs €60 - €85 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Forlì is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €140 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Forlì. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Forlì via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Forlì. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Forli via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
The distance between Palermo and Forlì is 822 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Forlì without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 14h 50m and costs €140 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Palermo to Forlì, including transfers.
Palermo to Forlì bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.
Palermo to Forlì train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Forlì is to train via Bologna which takes 14h 50m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Rome, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 18h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €410 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Forlì, Italy?
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Forli via Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Forlì via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Palermo Airport to Forlì International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
Flights from Trapani Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Palermo Airport to Federico Fellini Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Palermo Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–160
Flights from Palermo Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–160
Flights from Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Autoservizi Salemi Srl
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Forlì bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Palermo to Forlì train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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