How to travel from Naples to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Naples and Palermo is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Naples to Palermo by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
💰 Cheapest
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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Tirrenia

+ 1 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Naples to Palermo by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Naples and Palermo is around 316km (196 miles).

It takes around 2hrs to get from Naples and Palermo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Palermo is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Palermo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Palermo. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Naples and Palermo with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Naples and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Naples and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Naples and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Naples and Palermo. Ferries run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naples and Palermo. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Palermo (PMO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Naples and Palermo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Ryanair, Volotea, easyJet and Tuninter fly between Naples and Palermo. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Naples to Palermo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO).

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 Naples to Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Palermo is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Naples to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Palermo

Transport options from Naples to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
€51($51)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€55($55)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Ferry
10h 30m
€50($50)
once daily316km (196 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