How to travel from Brescia to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Brescia and Palermo is around 916km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brescia to Palermo by plane, train, 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 PalermoBrescia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Palermo (PMO)

Fly from Verona (VRN) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byWizz Air+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Roma Termini and then to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Parma and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Paola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brescia and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Brescia to Palermo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Brescia and Palermo is around 916km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 865km (538 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Brescia and Palermo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Brescia to Palermo is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Brescia and Palermo is to fly which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brescia and Palermo. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brescia to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Brescia and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 45m, 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 Brescia and Palermo. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brescia to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parma. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 35m.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Brescia and Palermo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brescia and Palermo. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brescia and Palermo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Ryanair, Wizz Air and Volotea fly between Brescia and Palermo. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Brescia to Palermo typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) 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 Brescia to Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brescia to Palermo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Brescia to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Brescia and Palermo

Transport options from Brescia to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Palermo (PMO) + 3 similar
3h 20m
€90($90)
hourly916km (569 miles)
Fly3h 40m
€65($65)
hourly960km (596 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€100($100)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 30m
€135($135)
twice daily1,061km (659 miles)
Train
15h 45m
€130($130)
once daily1,513km (940 miles)
Bus
20h 35m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,560km (970 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
12h 25m
€130($130)
once daily1,396km (867 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, Ferry23h 60m
€190($190)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 15m
€125($125)
6 times a week979km (608 miles)

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Airports near Palermo

The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Palermo
TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Palermo
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Palermo