How to travel from Palermo to Sperlonga, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Sperlonga is around 432km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Sperlonga by ferry, car, 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 SperlongaPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Formia-Gaeta then take the bus to Sperlonga.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Formia-Gaeta.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Formia-Gaeta.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Sperlonga sculptures.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Sperlonga

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Sperlonga by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Palermo and Sperlonga is around 432km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)

It takes around 12h 10m to get from Palermo and Sperlonga by ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Sperlonga is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Sperlonga is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Sperlonga. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Sperlonga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Formia-Gaeta and Sperlonga. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Sperlonga. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palermo and Sperlonga. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Formia-Gaeta then take the bus to Sperlonga. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Sperlonga. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Formia-Gaeta then take the bus to Sperlonga. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sperlonga is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Sperlonga. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Sperlonga. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then drive to Sperlonga sculptures. instead which will take 12h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Sperlonga is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Palermo to Sperlonga

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Sperlonga

Transport options from Palermo to Sperlonga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€75($75)
hourly461km (287 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train and bus4h 25m
€75($75)
every 2 hours621km (386 miles)
Train
11h 20m
€57($57)
once daily764km (475 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
12h 30m
€57($57)
once daily432km (269 miles)
Bus and Train12h 50m
€40($40)
once daily854km (531 miles)
Ferry and Car
12h 10m
€67($67)
once daily434km (269 miles)

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Airports near Sperlonga

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Sperlonga
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Sperlonga
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Sperlonga