How to travel from La Spezia to Palermo, Italy
The distance between La Spezia and Palermo is around 760km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from La Spezia to Palermo by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → La Spezia if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Bus
Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
- Duration18h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Genova Brignole then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Palermo by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between La Spezia and Palermo is around 760km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 729km (453 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from La Spezia and Palermo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Palermo. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Spezia to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
Trenitalia run train services between La Spezia 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 La Spezia and Palermo. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.
Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Spezia and Palermo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 La Spezia to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 35m | €42($42) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
| Train to Genova Brignole, Fly | 4h 5m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train to Parma, Fly | 4h 35m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 929km (577 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 5h 20m | €105($105) | hourly | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 6h 15m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Train | 15h 45m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Bus | 18h 15m | €80($80) | 6 times a week | 1,404km (872 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 22h 30m | €175($175) | once daily | 882km (548 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 25m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 787km (489 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Spezia and Palermo
Airlines
Ego Airways
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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