How to travel from Bergamo to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Bergamo and Palermo is around 957km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bergamo to Palermo by plane, bus, train, 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 → Bergamo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€110($110)
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Train
Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Bus
Take the bus to Piacenza-Via Portapuglia and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
- Duration21h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration22h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bergamo and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bergamo to Palermo by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 21h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Bergamo and Palermo is around 957km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 897km (557 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bergamo and Palermo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bergamo to Palermo is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Bergamo and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bergamo and Palermo. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bergamo to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
Trenitalia run train services between Bergamo and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bergamo and Palermo. It typically takes around 21h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bergamo to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Piacenza-Via Portapuglia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 45m.
Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Bergamo and Palermo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bergamo and Palermo. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and arrive at Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bergamo and Palermo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
ITA Airways fly between Bergamo and Palermo. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Bergamo to Palermo typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO).
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 Bergamo to Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bergamo to Palermo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bergamo and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €110($110) | hourly | 957km (595 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | €200($200) | twice daily | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Train | 14h 55m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Bus | 21h 45m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12hrs | €135($135) | once daily | 1,476km (917 miles) |
| Train to Genova P.Za Principe, Ferry | 23h 30m | €180($180) | once a week | 976km (606 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 40m | €130($130) | 6 times a week | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bergamo and Palermo
Bus companies
Alto Adige Bus
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
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