How to travel from Palermo to Campobasso, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Campobasso is around 451km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Palermo to Campobasso by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Campobasso → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus and then to Campobasso.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Campobasso.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then take the bus to Campobasso.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and then to Campobasso.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€41($41)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then take the bus to Campobasso.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Campobasso.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Campobasso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Campobasso by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) 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 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).
The distance between Palermo and Campobasso is around 451km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Palermo and Campobasso by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Campobasso is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €77 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Campobasso is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Campobasso. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus and then to Campobasso. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Campobasso. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Campobasso. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Campobasso. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m 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 Campobasso. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Benevento - Terminal Bus and then to Campobasso. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Campobasso is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Campobasso. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Campobasso. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Campobasso. instead which will take 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Campobasso is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Campobasso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | €77($77) | once daily | 503km (312 miles) |
| Fly to Rome (FCO), Bus | 5h 45m | €76($76) | 4 times a day | 700km (435 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 9h 5m | €66($66) | once daily | 741km (460 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 10m | €63($63) | once daily | 834km (518 miles) |
| Train to Napoli Centrale, bus | 12h 25m | €64($64) | once daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | €41($41) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 35m | €59($59) | once daily | 505km (314 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 30m | €70($70) | once daily | 451km (281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Campobasso
Bus companies
Air Campania S.r.l.
ATM Azienda di Trasporti Molisana S.p.A.
Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A.
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Airports near Campobasso
The following major airports near Campobasso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Campobasso
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Campobasso
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Campobasso