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Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $337.
Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$167 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $395 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 31m Average total duration 35h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58h 39m Average total duration 58h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Barcelona to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 31665:45 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMPalermo Airport$431One-way0 transfers
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FR 31665:45 AM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMPalermo Airport$431One-way0 transfers
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VY66003:15 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport5:10 PMPalermo Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM37h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM39h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2721One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM41h15Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$2821One-way2 transfers
AZ75 · AZ17856:20 AM4h10Barcelona El Prat Airport10:30 AMPalermo Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
AZ75 · AZ17796:20 AM7h25Barcelona El Prat Airport1:45 PMPalermo Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
AZ75 · AZ17816:20 AM8h05Barcelona El Prat Airport2:25 PMPalermo Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Palermo
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Palermo:
A flight is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Palermo costing on average $63 (€51).
A flight is $313 (€255) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Palermo costing on average $337 (€275).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 35m.
Train takes on average 57h 34m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Palermo as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Gnv to go to Palermo by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, ITA, Malta Air, Swiss, Amelia to go to Palermo by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air.
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