How to travel from Sassari to Palermo, Italy
The distance between Sassari and Palermo is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sassari to Palermo by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palermo → Sassari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Palermo (PMO).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€90($90)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Macomer Autostazione and then to Cagliari then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Cagliari then take a ferry to Palermo.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sassari and Palermo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sassari to Palermo by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Sassari and Palermo is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Sassari and Palermo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sassari to Palermo is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Sassari and Palermo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sassari and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sassari and Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sassari and Palermo. Flights depart from Alghero (AHO) and arrive at Palermo (PMO) - via Naples (NAP). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Sassari to Palermo. There is however a flight that goes via Naples (NAP). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sassari to Palermo typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Alghero (AHO) and and arrive into Palermo (PMO).
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 Sassari to Palermo. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sassari to Palermo is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sassari and Palermo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €90($90) | hourly | 881km (547 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €82($82) | twice daily | 1,387km (862 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 30m | €69($69) | once a week | 610km (379 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 16hrs | €75($75) | once a week | 664km (413 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 16hrs | €71($71) | once a week | 637km (396 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sassari and Palermo
Airlines
Blue Air
Alba Star
Tayaran Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
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