How to travel from Palermo to Oristano, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Oristano is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Palermo to Oristano by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oristano → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG) then take the train to Oristano.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cagliari then take the bus to Oristano.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€54($54)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cagliari then take the train to Oristano.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€56($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Oristano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Oristano by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Palermo and Oristano is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)
It takes around 14h 35m to get from Palermo and Oristano by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Oristano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Oristano is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Oristano. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG) then take the train to Oristano. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Oristano. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Cagliari (CAG) then take the train to Oristano. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Oristano. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Alghero (AHO) then take the bus to Oristano. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Oristano is Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) (CAG) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Oristano. Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) (AHO) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Oristano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cagliari then take the train to Oristano. instead which will take 14h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Oristano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 35m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Oristano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €81($81) | every 3 hours | 529km (329 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | €135($135) | once daily | 1,626km (1,010 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 25m | €71($71) | every 20 mins | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 25m | €54($54) | twice a week | 488km (303 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 14h 35m | €56($56) | twice a week | 508km (316 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Oristano
Airlines
Alba Star
Bus companies
Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Salvatore Lumia
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Tirrenia
Train operators
Airports near Oristano
The following major airports near Oristano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Oristano
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Oristano
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 373km (231 miles) from Oristano