How to get from Naples to Palermo
- 319 km as the crow flies
- 1 ferry departures a day with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 20 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Palermo: flight, bus. The two cities are about 319 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 20 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
319 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €19Checked Oct 7 | 26h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 35h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Oct 726h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 935h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples Airport → Rome Fiumicinoflight
ITA Airways·1h - 2Rome Fiumicino → RomabusAirport shuttle bus·47m
- 3Roma → Rome TiburtinabusCity transit·10m
- 4Rome Tiburtina → Palermobus
FlixBus·13h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Naples to Palermo
Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:00 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Linesferry | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
All departures
- 20:00
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
ITA AirwaysNaples Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busRome Fiumicino-RomaBook →City transitRoma-Rome TiburtinaBook →FlixBusRome Tiburtina-Palermo, Naples-Rome TiburtinaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Palermo works
Start with a ITA Airways flight from Naples to Rome, about 1h. Transfer in Roma and continue by City transit bus on to Rome Tiburtina (10 min). Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Palermo (13h 55m). In total it's roughly €134 over 26h 15m, 3 transfers.
Naples to Palermo: common questions
When is the first ferry from Naples to Palermo?
The first ferry with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines leaves at 20:00 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many ferry departures a day are there from Naples to Palermo?
1 a day with Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, between 20:00 and 20:00.
Is there a bus from Naples 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 Naples?
About 319 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Naples to Palermo?
On this route you travel with ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples 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: ITA Airways, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 19 Sep 2026