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How to get fromParma to Palermoby plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, shuttle, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane PMF - PMO
    2h 42m
    €74–366

  2. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BLQ - PMO
    4h 45m
    €29–193

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    13h 43m
    €101–255

  4. Train via Bologna (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    16h 29m
    €135–326

  5. Bus via Bologna

    1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus bus Itabus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermobus bus N597
    20h 55m
    €106–195

  6. Shuttle to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Milano Linate airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LIN - PMO
    5h 17m
    €206–602

  7. Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BGY - PMO
    5h 52m
    €204–648

  8. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Parma to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    16h 48m
    €156–320

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Parma to Livornocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    21h 33m
    €89–163

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parma to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus bus
    23h 12m

Parma to Palermo by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parma to Palermo Centrale via Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini in around 16h 29m.

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