There are 3 ways to get from Palermo to Portorosa by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Patti-S. Piero Pattitrain 5354 / ...
3h 48m€19–34Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Villagebus flibco
6h 19m€29–57Drive 184.2 km
- Drive from Palermo to Portorosacar 184.2 km
2h 6m€34–48
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Portorosa is to train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Portorosa is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Portorosa. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Portorosa Village via Catania Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Portorosa. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Novara-Montalb.-Furn via Patti-S. Piero Patti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Palermo and Portorosa is 179 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Portorosa without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Palermo to Portorosa, including transfers.
Palermo to Portorosa bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Palermo to Portorosa train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Portorosa is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Portorosa, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Patti-S. Piero Patti hourly. Tickets cost €19–26 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Portorosa via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, Catania Airport, and Portorosa Village in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Patti-S. Piero Patti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Patti-S. Piero Patti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Catania Airport to Portorosa Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Flibco
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Palermo to Portorosa bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.
Palermo to Portorosa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Patti-S. Piero Patti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Portorosa is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Palermo to Portorosa.
Book your Palermo to Portorosa bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 684+ hotels available in Portorosa.
























