How to travel from Palermo to Alberobello, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Alberobello is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Alberobello by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlberobelloPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then Taranto and then to Alberobello.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Alberobello

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Alberobello by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Palermo and Alberobello is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Palermo and Alberobello by bus.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Alberobello is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Alberobello. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Alberobello. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Alberobello. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Taranto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Sais Regional, FlixBus and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run regular bus services between Palermo and Alberobello. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Alberobello. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Alberobello is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Alberobello. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Palermo to Alberobello. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then Taranto and then to Alberobello. instead which will take 11hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Alberobello is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Palermo to Alberobello

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Alberobello

Transport options from Palermo to Alberobello
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 30m
€70($70)
twice daily548km (340 miles)
Fly to Naples (NAP), Bus6h 25m
€73($73)
once daily669km (416 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 50m
€75($75)
every 20 mins639km (397 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€53($53)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Ferry and Bus
12h 25m
€49($49)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 25m
€100($100)
hourly639km (397 miles)

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Airports near Alberobello

The following major airports near Alberobello offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Alberobello
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Alberobello
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Alberobello