How to travel from Pompei to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Palermo is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pompei to Palermo by train, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Tirrenia

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Palermo by train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Pompei and Palermo is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Pompei and Palermo by train.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Palermo is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Palermo. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pompei and Palermo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Pompei and Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Pompei and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci run the ferry services between Pompei and Palermo. Ferries run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Pompei to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale. instead which will take 9h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Palermo is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Pompei to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Palermo

Transport options from Pompei to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€54($54)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Train
9h 10m
€53($53)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Ferry
10h 55m
€90($90)
once daily343km (213 miles)

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Airports near Palermo

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

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Palermo
TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Palermo
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Palermo