How to travel from Palermo to Brescia, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Brescia is around 915km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palermo to Brescia by plane, train, 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 Brescia → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€90($90)
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Brescia.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Bus
Take the bus to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo and then to Brescia.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Brescia.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Brescia.
- Duration22h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Brescia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Brescia by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Palermo and Brescia is around 915km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 865km (538 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Palermo and Brescia by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Brescia is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Brescia is to fly which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Brescia. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Brescia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Verona Porta Nuova. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenord and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Palermo and Brescia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 45m, 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 Brescia. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Brescia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Brescia. Buses run twice a week and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palermo and Brescia. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and arrive at Verona (VRN). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Palermo and Brescia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Wizz Air, Ryanair, Volotea and ITA Airways fly between Palermo and Brescia. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Verona (VRN). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Palermo to Brescia typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Verona (VRN).
The closest major airport to Brescia is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Brescia. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Brescia. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Brescia is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Brescia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €90($90) | hourly | 915km (568 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 5m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 939km (583 miles) |
Train | 15h 45m | €120($120) | once daily | 1,400km (870 miles) |
Bus | 20h 45m | €100($100) | twice a week | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 25m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,396km (867 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 23h 50m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 15m | €125($125) | 6 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Brescia
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
Autostradale
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Brescia
The following major airports near Brescia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Brescia
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Brescia
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Brescia