How to travel from Palermo to Milan, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan San Donato Bus Station.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Milan.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Milan

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Palermo to Milan

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Milan

Transport options from Palermo to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
€43($43)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train
15h 25m
€125($125)
once daily1,433km (891 miles)
Bus
21h 10m
€95($95)
twice a week1,549km (962 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
11h 25m
€135($135)
every 20 mins1,427km (887 miles)
Ferry and Train22h 55m
€175($175)
once daily932km (579 miles)
Ferry and Car
22h 20m
€125($125)
6 times a week991km (616 miles)

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Airports near Milan

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

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan