How to travel from Portofino to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Portofino and Palermo is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Portofino to Palermo by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Portofino if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Florence and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
- Duration20h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration21h 5m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portofino to Palermo by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Portofino and Palermo is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 771km (479 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Portofino and Palermo by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Palermo. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia and Florence. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Portofino and Palermo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 20h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Portofino to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Palermo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | €52($52) | every 4 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | €90($90) | hourly | 854km (531 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, Fly | 5h 30m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,084km (673 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 5m | €53($53) | every 4 hours | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Bus | 20h 15m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 1,504km (934 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 5m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 852km (529 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portofino and Palermo
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
AMT Genova
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Airports near Palermo
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Palermo
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Palermo
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Palermo