How to travel from Asti to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Asti and Palermo is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Asti to Palermo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Asti if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asti and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Asti to Palermo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Asti and Palermo is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (539 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Asti and Palermo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Asti to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Asti and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Asti and Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asti and Palermo. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Asti to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 21hrs.
Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Asti and Palermo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asti to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Asti to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asti to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Asti and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | €72($72) | hourly | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Train to Genova P.Za Principe, Fly | 4h 25m | €95($95) | hourly | 920km (572 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 4h 30m | €110($110) | every 2 hours | 1,105km (687 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 4h 40m | €68($68) | hourly | 1,155km (718 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane | 5hrs | €58($58) | hourly | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 20m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
| Train to Genova P.Za Principe, Ferry | 22h 40m | €170($170) | once daily | 896km (557 miles) |
| Train to Genova P.Za Principe, ferry | 23h 45m | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 984km (611 miles) |
Bus | 21hrs | €145($145) | 5 times a week | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 30m | €125($125) | 6 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Asti and Palermo
Airlines
Blue Air
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
Airports near Palermo
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Palermo
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Palermo
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Palermo