How to travel from Palermo to Brindisi, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Brindisi is around 530km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palermo to Brindisi by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Brindisi → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€65($65)
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Bus
Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Brindisi.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€56($56)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Brindisi.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola, Sibari then Taranto and then to Brindisi.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Brindisi.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Brindisi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Brindisi by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Palermo and Brindisi is around 530km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Palermo and Brindisi by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Brindisi is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Brindisi is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Brindisi. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Brindisi. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Brindisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Messina Piazza della Repubblica. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Sais Regional, FlixBus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Palermo and Brindisi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palermo and Brindisi. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and arrive at Brindisi (BDS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Palermo and Brindisi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly between Palermo and Brindisi. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Brindisi (BDS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Palermo to Brindisi typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Brindisi (BDS).
The closest major airport to Brindisi is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Brindisi. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Brindisi is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Brindisi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €65($65) | hourly | 530km (330 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €80($80) | every 3 hours | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | €56($56) | every 20 mins | 735km (457 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11h 55m | €48($48) | once daily | 759km (472 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €71($71) | once daily | 656km (408 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 9h 50m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 736km (457 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 45m | €105($105) | hourly | 676km (420 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Brindisi
Bus companies
Sais Regional
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Marino Autolinee
Train operators
Airlines
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Brindisi
The following major airports near Brindisi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Brindisi
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Brindisi