The distance between Positano and Palermo is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Positano to Palermo by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO).
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Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Palermo.
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Take the bus to Messina and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.
There are several options for getting from Positano to Palermo by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Positano and Palermo is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Positano and Palermo by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Palermo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Palermo. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi, Salerno and Messina. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
FlixBus, Sais Regional and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Positano and Palermo. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Positano and Palermo. The ferry typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.
Tirrenia, Grandi Navi Veloci, Travelmar and Grimaldi Lines run the ferry services between Positano and Palermo. Ferries run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Positano to Palermo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Palermo. instead which will take 11h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Palermo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €61($61) | every 4 hours | 401km (249 miles) |
Ferry via Salerno + 1 similar | 10h 10m | €56($56) | twice a week | 394km (245 miles) |
Ferry | 11h 35m | €140($140) | once daily | 373km (232 miles) |
Bus | 11h 25m | €49($49) | twice daily | 725km (450 miles) |
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Travelmar
Grimaldi Lines
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Tuninter
The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.