How to travel from Ostuni to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Ostuni and Palermo is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ostuni to Palermo by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Brindisi - via Nicola Brandi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Taranto then take the bus to Lamezia Terme Station then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Taranto - Porto Mercantile then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Palermo.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostuni and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Ostuni to Palermo by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Ostuni and Palermo is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ostuni and Palermo by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Ostuni to Palermo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostuni and Palermo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostuni and Palermo. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostuni to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ostuni and Caserta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Ostuni and Palermo. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 14hrs, 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 Ostuni and Palermo. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostuni to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brindisi - via Bastioni, Brindisi and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sais Regional, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ostuni and Palermo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostuni to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi - via Nicola Brandi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Ostuni to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi - via Nicola Brandi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostuni to Palermo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Ostuni to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Ostuni and Palermo

Transport options from Ostuni to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€67($67)
hourly564km (350 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€84($84)
hourly571km (355 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
9h 50m
€60($60)
3 times a week721km (448 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€60($60)
every 20 mins765km (475 miles)
Bus and Ferry
12h 35m
€49($49)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Train
14hrs
€105($105)
3 times a week1,046km (650 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 40m
€100($100)
hourly654km (406 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