How to travel from Syracuse to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Palermo is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Syracuse to Palermo by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Interbus

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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Palermo.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Palermo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Syracuse and Palermo is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Syracuse and Palermo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Palermo is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Palermo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Palermo. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Syracuse and Palermo with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Palermo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Palermo. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Palermo with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 15m.

Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Syracuse and Palermo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Syracuse and Palermo. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Palermo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Syracuse to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Palermo

Transport options from Syracuse to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
€14($14)
every 20 mins257km (160 miles)
Bus via Catania Airport3h 50m
€22($22)
every 3 hours268km (166 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€27($27)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€40($40)
on demand262km (163 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