The distance between Palermo and Milan is around 932km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Milan 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.
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Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY).
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Milano Centrale.
Take the bus to Milan San Donato Bus Station.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale.
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Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Milan.
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There are several options for getting from Palermo to Milan by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Palermo and Milan is around 932km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 887km (551 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Palermo and Milan by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Milan is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Milan is to fly which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Milan. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Palermo and Milan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Milan. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan San Donato Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Palermo and Milan. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Palermo and Milan. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and arrive at Milan Bergamo (BGY). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Palermo and Milan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Ryanair and Volotea fly between Palermo and Milan. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Milan Bergamo (BGY). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Palermo to Milan typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Milan Bergamo (BGY).
The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palermo to Milan. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Milan is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | €43($43) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
Train | 15h 25m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,433km (891 miles) |
Bus | 21h 10m | €95($95) | twice a week | 1,549km (962 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 25m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 1,427km (887 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 22h 55m | €175($175) | once daily | 932km (579 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 20m | €125($125) | 6 times a week | 991km (616 miles) |
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The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.