How to travel from Cagliari to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and Palermo is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cagliari to Palermo by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€50($50)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Porto Torres Marittima then take a ferry to Porto Vecchio and then to Trapani then take the bus to Palermo Via della Libertà 169.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration24hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to Palermo by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 2h 10m.
The distance between Cagliari and Palermo is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Cagliari and Palermo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to Palermo is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and Palermo is to fly which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cagliari and Palermo. Flights depart from Cagliari (CAG) and arrive at Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Cagliari and Palermo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Ryanair fly between Cagliari and Palermo. Flights depart from Cagliari (CAG) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Cagliari to Palermo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Cagliari (CAG) 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 Cagliari to Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to Palermo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 10m | €50($50) | every 2 hours | 411km (255 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 1,484km (922 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | €56($56) | every 4 hours | 822km (511 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 21h 55m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Bus to Porto Torres Marittima, ferry | 1 day 8h | €135($135) | once daily | 2,169km (1,347 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 24hrs | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and Palermo
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Grimaldi Lines
Blu Jet
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
Airlines
Alba Star
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