How to get from Palermo to Madrid
- 1489 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 41m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Palermo to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 41m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1489 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 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1489 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Oct 5 | 2h 41mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €160Older observation | 42h 13m4 transfers | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €166Older observation | 37h 57m2 transfers | See Ferry details |
- Flight€74Checked Oct 52h 41m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€160Older observation42h 13m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
- Ferry€166Older observation37h 57m · 2 transfersSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Palermo to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Falcone–Borsellino Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight2h 41m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
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.
- Bus· 58h 15m€157Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeBarcelona-MadridBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, ALSA, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Palermo to Madrid works
Start with a flight from Palermo to Madrid, about 2h 41m. In total it's roughly €74 over 2h 41m, direct, no transfers.
Palermo to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 41m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Palermo?
About 1489 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Palermo to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €74 to €118. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Palermo to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 41m.
How long is the flight from Palermo to Madrid?
About 2h 41m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Palermo and Madrid?
Palermo is PMO and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written PMO to MAD.
Which operators run Palermo to Madrid?
On this route you travel with 12Go, ALSA, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Madrid?
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.
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 5 Oct 2026