How to travel from Capri to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Capri and Palermo is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Capri to Palermo by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Naples and then to Palermo.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple ferry operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Palermo by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Capri and Palermo is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Capri and Palermo by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Palermo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Palermo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Capri and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.
Navigazione Libera del Golfo, SNAV, Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Capri and Palermo. Ferries run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Capri to Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Palermo Centrale. instead which will take 10h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Palermo is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 2h 50m | €95($95) | every 2 hours | 386km (240 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 25m | €74($74) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 15m | €65($65) | once daily | 349km (217 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 12h 25m | €52($52) | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Palermo
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
Airlines
Train operators
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