How to travel from Brindisi to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Palermo is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brindisi 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 PalermoBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Taranto then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Palermo.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Palermo by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Brindisi and Palermo is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Brindisi and Palermo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Palermo is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Palermo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brindisi and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Palermo. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sais Regional, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brindisi and Palermo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brindisi and Palermo. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and arrive at Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brindisi and Palermo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly between Brindisi and Palermo. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Brindisi to Palermo typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) 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 Brindisi to Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Palermo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Brindisi to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Palermo

Transport options from Brindisi to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 15m
€65($65)
hourly532km (331 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€80($80)
every 3 hours604km (375 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€57($57)
every 20 mins727km (452 miles)
Bus and Ferry
10h 50m
€48($48)
once daily761km (473 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 60m
€62($62)
every 20 mins725km (451 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 45m
€105($105)
hourly678km (421 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brindisi and Palermo

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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