How to travel from Palermo to Vernazza, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Vernazza is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palermo to Vernazza by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vernazza → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Genoa then take the train to Sestri Levante.
- Duration22h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Vernazza.
- Duration20h 60m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Vernazza
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Vernazza by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Palermo and Vernazza is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Palermo and Vernazza by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Vernazza is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Vernazza is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Vernazza. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Vernazza. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.
Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Vernazza. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 15m, 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 Vernazza. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Vernazza. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Vernazza is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Vernazza. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Vernazza. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Vernazza is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Vernazza
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 35m | €71($71) | hourly | 773km (480 miles) |
| Fly to Genoa (GOA), Train | 4h 20m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 891km (553 miles) |
| Fly to Florence (FLR), Train | 5hrs | €90($90) | once a week | 841km (523 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 5h 30m | €140($140) | once a week | 1,013km (630 miles) |
Train | 15h 15m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 22h 55m | €150($150) | once daily | 867km (538 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 20h 60m | €90($90) | 6 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Vernazza
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
Airports near Vernazza
The following major airports near Vernazza offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Vernazza
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Vernazza
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Vernazza