How to travel from Cremona to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Cremona and Palermo is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Cremona to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalermoCremona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Parma Terminal Bus Station and then to Palermo.

  • Duration21h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cremona and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Cremona to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 21h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Cremona and Palermo is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Cremona and Palermo by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cremona to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Cremona and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cremona and Palermo. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cremona to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo and Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cremona and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 25m, 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 Cremona and Palermo. It typically takes around 21h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cremona to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parma Terminal Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 5m.

ItaloTreno, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Cremona and Palermo. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cremona to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Cremona to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cremona to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Cremona to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Cremona and Palermo

Transport options from Cremona to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 45m
€135($135)
every 3 hours986km (612 miles)
Train to Milano Rogoredo, plane4h 20m
€140($140)
every 3 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 25m
€81($81)
every 3 hours1,069km (665 miles)
Train to Brescia, Fly4h 30m
€115($115)
hourly1,010km (628 miles)
Train to Milano Rogoredo, plane5h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,025km (637 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
12h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours1,498km (931 miles)
Train to Milano Rogoredo, ferry23h 40m
€160($160)
once daily1,000km (622 miles)
Train
16h 25m
€115($115)
once daily1,502km (934 miles)
Bus
21h 5m
€75($75)
twice daily1,572km (977 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 55m
€115($115)
6 times a week930km (578 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