How to travel from Monopoli to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Monopoli and Palermo is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Monopoli 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 Palermo → Monopoli if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Brindisi, Fly
Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€80($80)
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Caserta and then to Palermo Centrale.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Palermo.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monopoli and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Monopoli to Palermo by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Monopoli and Palermo is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Monopoli and Palermo by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Monopoli and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Monopoli and Palermo. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Monopoli to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Monopoli and Palermo. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 13h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Monopoli and Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Monopoli and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl run the ferry services between Monopoli and Palermo. Ferries run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monopoli to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Monopoli to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monopoli to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Monopoli and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Brindisi, Fly + 2 similar | 3hrs | €72($72) | hourly | 603km (374 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €68($68) | hourly | 534km (332 miles) |
| Train to Caserta, Fly | 5h 40m | €87($87) | twice daily | 696km (433 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 12hrs | €80($80) | once daily | 836km (520 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 15hrs | €82($82) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 40m | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train via Caserta | 15h 15m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,013km (630 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 45m | €100($100) | hourly | 662km (411 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Monopoli and Palermo
Airlines
Tuninter
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Blue Jet
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