How to get from Berlin to Palermo
- 1601 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 48h 35m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 48h 35m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1601 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1601 km
Berlin to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Praha hlavní nádražítrainEC·4h 30m
- 2Praha hlavní nádraží → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·21h - 3Rome Tiburtina → PalermobusFlixBus·13h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Berlin to Palermo
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€58Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 39h 55m€161Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Rome Tiburtina, Rome Tiburtina-PalermoBook →On this route you travel with EC, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Palermo works
Start with a EC train from Berlin to Praha hlavní nádraží, about 4h 30m. Transfer in Praha hlavní nádraží and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rome Tiburtina (21h). Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Palermo (13h 55m). In total it's roughly €180 over 48h 35m, 2 transfers.
Berlin to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Palermo?
The most useful route takes about 48h 35m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Berlin to Palermo?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Berlin to Palermo?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Palermo from Berlin?
About 1601 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Palermo cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €180. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Palermo?
On this route you travel with EC, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Palermo?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: EC, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026