How to travel from Lecco to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Lecco and Palermo is around 950km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lecco 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 PalermoLecco if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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4 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Milano - Lampugnano M1 and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecco and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Lecco to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Lecco and Palermo is around 950km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lecco and Palermo by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Lecco to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecco and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecco and Palermo. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecco to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lecco and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 15m, 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 Lecco and Palermo. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecco to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milano - Lampugnano M1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

Autostradale and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Lecco and Palermo. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecco to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Lecco to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Bergamo then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecco to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Lecco to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecco and Palermo

Transport options from Lecco to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
€55($55)
hourly950km (590 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly3h 30m
€125($125)
every 2 hours956km (594 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4hrs
€43($43)
hourly1,032km (641 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours1,061km (659 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane4h 35m
€105($105)
hourly1,138km (707 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 10m
€100($100)
every 20 mins1,496km (929 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, ferry23h 35m
€160($160)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Train
16h 15m
€120($120)
once daily1,482km (921 miles)
Bus
22h 15m
€100($100)
once daily1,638km (1,018 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 55m
€120($120)
6 times a week1,039km (646 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