How to get from Milan to Palermo
- 888 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 50m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 50m
direct
Flight
€19
Ground only
30h 30m
1 transfer
Bus + Ferry
€48
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Palermo. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 888 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
888 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €19Checked Oct 3 | 1h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €36Checked Oct 2 | 23h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Oct 31h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€36Checked Oct 223h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Falcone–Borsellino Airportflight
Wizz Air Malta·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Milan to Palermo
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€14November 2026
€14Departures from Milan to Palermo
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 13:05 and the last at 13:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 13:05 | 13:05 |
All departures
- 13:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air MaltaMilan Malpensa-Falcone–Borsellino AirportSee live options and dates →12GoMilan-Naples, Naples-Palermo, Milan-Catania, Catania-PalermoBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Palermo works
Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Milan to Palermo, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €19 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Palermo?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Milan to Palermo?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 13:05 and the last at 13:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Palermo?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 13:05 and 13:05.
How far is Palermo from Milan?
About 888 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Palermo cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €145. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Palermo?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 50m.
How long is the flight from Milan to Palermo?
About 1h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Palermo?
Milan is MXP and Palermo is PMO, so this route is usually written MXP to PMO.
Which operators run Milan to Palermo?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, 12Go.
Can you get from Milan to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 14h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan 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: Wizz Air Malta
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026