How to travel from Munich to Palermo

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a train costs an average of $261.

Distance: 698 miles (1124 km)

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from Munich to Palermo

How to get from Munich to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 903
    3:20 PM2h10
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    5:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 903
    3:20 PM2h10
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    5:30 PMPalermo Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa CitylineLH1914
    9:00 AM2h00
    Munich Airport
    11:00 AMPalermo Airport
    $3121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM29h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 AM32h20
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM35h10
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    $1911One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ451 · AZ1787
    9:35 AM4h45
    Munich Airport
    2:20 PMPalermo Airport
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ437 · AZ1795
    11:00 AM7h20
    Munich Airport
    6:20 PMPalermo Airport
    $2821One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ453 · AZ1771
    7:55 PM3h25
    Munich Airport
    11:20 PMPalermo Airport
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Palermo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Palermo:

A flight is $57 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Palermo costing on average $87 (€71).

A flight is $231 (€188) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Palermo costing on average $261 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 33h 4m.

Bus takes on average 26h 0m.

The distance from Munich to Palermo is approximately 698 miles (1124 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Palermo is:
  • 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 Munich and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Transdev GmbH, Westbahn to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KM Malta Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling to go to Palermo by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Palermo with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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