How to travel from Palermo to Porto Torres, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Porto Torres is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Porto Torres 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 Porto Torres → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Alghero (AHO).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€105($105)
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Allumiere then take a ferry to Porto Torres.
- Duration23h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cagliari then take the train to Porto Torres.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Porto Torres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Porto Torres by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Palermo and Porto Torres is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 522km (324 miles)
It takes around 16h 55m to get from Palermo and Porto Torres by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Porto Torres is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Porto Torres is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Porto Torres. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Alghero (AHO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Porto Torres. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Alghero (AHO). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palermo and Porto Torres. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and arrive at Alghero (AHO) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Palermo to Porto Torres. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Palermo to Porto Torres typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Alghero (AHO).
The closest major airport to Porto Torres is Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) (AHO) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Porto Torres. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) (OLB) 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 Porto Torres. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cagliari then take the train to Porto Torres. instead which will take 16h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Porto Torres is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 55m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Porto Torres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €105($105) | twice daily | 824km (512 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | €115($115) | 5 times a day | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 20m | €120($120) | twice daily | 1,174km (729 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 10m | €88($88) | 4 times a week | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 16h 55m | €63($63) | twice a week | 685km (426 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 20h 40m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,267km (788 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Porto Torres
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Airports near Porto Torres
The following major airports near Porto Torres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Porto Torres
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Porto Torres
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 339km (210 miles) from Porto Torres