How to travel from Palermo to Trento, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Trento is around 955km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Palermo to Trento by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trento → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
3 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 Paola and then to Trento.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
Bus
Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Trento.
- Duration21hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Trento.
- Duration23h 10m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Trento
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Trento by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 4h 55m. 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 €85 ($85).
The distance between Palermo and Trento is around 955km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Palermo and Trento by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Trento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Trento is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Trento. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Trento. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21hrs.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Palermo and Trento. Buses run twice a week and take around 21hrs 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 Trento. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Trento. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Trento is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Trento
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 955km (594 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train | 4h 40m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 965km (600 miles) |
| Fly to Venice (VCE), train | 4h 60m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 1,058km (657 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 55m | €64($64) | every 4 hours | 1,116km (694 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 55m | €135($135) | twice daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 21hrs | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,554km (966 miles) |
| Bus via Siena | 21h 20m | €100($100) | twice daily | 1,636km (1,017 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 23h 10m | €140($140) | 6 times a week | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Trento
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Airports near Trento
The following major airports near Trento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Trento
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Trento
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Trento