How to travel from Palermo to Monte Isola, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Monte Isola is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Palermo to Monte Isola by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Monte Isola → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Verona (VRN), train and ferry
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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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 then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano and then to Bergamo Autostazione then take a ferry to Siviano.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Monte Isola
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Monte Isola by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 22h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Palermo and Monte Isola is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 888km (552 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Palermo and Monte Isola by plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Monte Isola is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Monte Isola is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Monte Isola. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Monte Isola. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Monte Isola. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Monte Isola is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Monte Isola. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Monte Isola is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Monte Isola
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Verona (VRN), train and ferry + 6 similar | 4hrs | €185($185) | hourly | 959km (596 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train and ferry | 4h 15m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 35m | €115($115) | hourly | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train and ferry | 4h 40m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 980km (609 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train and ferry | 4h 55m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Fly to Venice (VCE), train and ferry | 5h 15m | €100($100) | every 2 hours | 1,076km (669 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 6hrs | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 1,161km (722 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 12h 55m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,553km (965 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, ferry | 16h 25m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,557km (968 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 24h 45m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,063km (661 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 22h 60m | €86($86) | twice daily | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 30m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Monte Isola
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Salvatore Lumia
Nord Est Trasporti
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Blu Jet
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Airports near Monte Isola
The following major airports near Monte Isola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Monte Isola
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Monte Isola