How to travel from Palermo to Montepulciano, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Montepulciano is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Palermo to Montepulciano by train, ferry, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontepulcianoPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Chiusi-Chianciano T..

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Siena.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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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 Napoli Afragola and then to Chiusi-Chianciano T..

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Civitavecchia then drive to Montepulciano.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Montepulciano

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Montepulciano by train, ferry, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Palermo and Montepulciano is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Palermo and Montepulciano by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Montepulciano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Montepulciano is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Montepulciano. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Perugia (PEG) then take the train to Terontola-Cortona and then to Chiusi-Chianciano T. then take the bus to P.Ta Delle Farine Opp.. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Montepulciano. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Montepulciano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena and Buonconvento. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Montepulciano. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 40m 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 Montepulciano. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Chiusi-Chianciano T. then take the bus to P.Ta Delle Farine Opp.. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Montepulciano is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Montepulciano. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Montepulciano. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Chiusi-Chianciano T.. instead which will take 9h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Montepulciano is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Montepulciano

Transport options from Palermo to Montepulciano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
5h 45m
€110($110)
hourly1,015km (630 miles)
Fly to Forli (FRL), train6hrs
€165($165)
4 times a day1,028km (639 miles)
Fly to Perugia (PEG), train and bus4h 15m
€90($90)
every 20 mins694km (431 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 20m
€60($60)
every 3 hours642km (399 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 45m
€50($50)
every 3 hours950km (590 miles)
Bus to Castelvetrano-V.le Roma, plane and train6h 25m
€95($95)
every 20 mins788km (490 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 40m
€110($110)
every 20 mins795km (494 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
€79($79)
twice daily1,300km (808 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 55m
€100($100)
5 times a week1,035km (643 miles)
Ferry and Car
15h 55m
€115($115)
3 times a week1,002km (622 miles)

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Airports near Montepulciano

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Montepulciano
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Montepulciano
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Montepulciano