How to travel from Udine to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Udine and Palermo is around 1,471km (914 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 14hrs.

4 routes found

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

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Udine to Palermo by train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 14hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Udine and Palermo is around 1,471km (914 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 884km (549 miles)

It takes around 14hrs to get from Udine and Palermo by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Udine to Palermo is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 14hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Udine and Palermo is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Udine and Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale. instead which will take 14hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Udine and Palermo. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Udine and Palermo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale. instead which will take 14hrs.

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 Udine to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale. instead which will take 14hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Palermo is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Udine to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Palermo

Transport options from Udine to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
14hrs
€135($135)
once daily1,494km (929 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 10m
€105($105)
6 times a week1,625km (1,010 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina21h 25m
€85($85)
3 times a week1,606km (998 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 20m
€185($185)
once a week1,471km (914 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