How to travel from Palermo to Benevento, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Benevento is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Benevento.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Naples then take a taxi to Benevento.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Benevento - Terminal Bus.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Benevento

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Benevento by ferry, taxi, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Palermo and Benevento is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Palermo and Benevento by ferry and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Benevento is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Benevento is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Benevento. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Benevento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale and Caserta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Palermo and Benevento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 50m, 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 Palermo and Benevento. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Benevento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Itabus and Air Campania S.r.l. run regular bus services between Palermo and Benevento. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m 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 Benevento. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Benevento is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Benevento. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Benevento. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then take a taxi to Benevento. instead which will take 11h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Benevento is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Palermo to Benevento

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Benevento

Transport options from Palermo to Benevento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€70($70)
every 2 hours438km (272 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€87($87)
every 4 hours725km (450 miles)
Train
10h 50m
€63($63)
once daily746km (463 miles)
Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar
11h 40m
€205($205)
once daily390km (242 miles)
Ferry and Bus12h 25m
€54($54)
once daily420km (261 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€37($37)
once daily842km (523 miles)

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Airports near Benevento

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Benevento
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Benevento
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Benevento