How to travel from San Gimignano to Palermo, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Palermo is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Palermo by bus, train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalermoSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Palermo

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Palermo by bus, train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 3h 50m.

The distance between San Gimignano and Palermo is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from San Gimignano and Palermo by bus, train and plane.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Palermo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Palermo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Palermo. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi and Ferrovia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Palermo. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 San Gimignano to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Palermo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
€100($100)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours944km (587 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 50m
€47($47)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
€78($78)
twice daily1,267km (787 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 20m
€120($120)
twice daily1,205km (748 miles)
Car and Ferry
16hrs
€125($125)
once a week1,053km (654 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