How to get from Paris to Palermo
- 1486 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
21h
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€197
Cheapest
22h 45m
4 transfers
Flight + Bus
€130
Fewest transfers
34h 35m
1 transfer
Bus
€133
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 7 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 45m by flight, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 1486 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 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1486 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €116Checked Oct 8 | 2h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €113Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 34h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€116Checked Oct 82h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€113Omio catalogue, Oct 834h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Frankfurtflight
Condor·1h 30m - 2Frankfurt → RomeflightCondor·1h 50m
- 3Rome Fiumicino → CiampinobusLocal bus·53m
- 4Ciampino → RomabusCity transit·10m
- 5Roma → Palermobus12Go·13h 55m
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.
- Fri, Oct 9€133
- Sat, Oct 10€249
- Sun, Oct 11€133
- Mon, Oct 12€133
- Tue, Oct 13€251
- Wed, Oct 14€133
- Fri, Oct 16€210
- Mon, Oct 19€124
- Tue, Oct 20€114Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€130
- Fri, Oct 23€133
- Sat, Oct 24€189
- Sun, Oct 25€230
- Mon, Oct 26€133
- Tue, Oct 27€199
- Wed, Oct 28€197
- Sat, Oct 31€133
- Sun, Nov 1€114Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 2€178
- Tue, Nov 3€178
- Wed, Nov 4€114Cheapest found
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· 37h€113Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorParis-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-RomeSee live options and dates →Local busRome Fiumicino-CiampinoBook →City transitCiampino-RomaBook →12GoRoma-PalermoSee live options and dates →
ITA AirwaysParis Charles de Gaulle-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-Rome TiburtinaBook →
FlixBusRome Tiburtina-PalermoSee live options and dates →
Transavia FranceParis Orly-Falcone–Borsellino AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Condor, Local bus, City transit, 12Go, ITA Airways, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Transavia France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Palermo works
Start with a Condor flight from Paris to Rome, connecting in Frankfurt, about 4h 40m. Transfer in Ciampino and continue by City transit bus on to Roma (10 min). Transfer in Roma and continue by 12Go bus on to Palermo (13h 55m). In total it's roughly €130 over 22h 45m, 4 transfers.
Paris to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Palermo?
The most useful route takes about 22h 45m by flight, bus, 4 transfers.
Is there a bus from Paris 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 Paris?
About 1486 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Palermo cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €114 to €251. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Palermo?
The most useful route we found connects: 4 transfers, 22h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Palermo?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 22h 45m. About 3h 07m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Paris to Palermo?
On this route you travel with Condor, Local bus, City transit, 12Go, ITA Airways, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Transavia France.
Can you get from Paris to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 34h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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.
Where to next
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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: Condor, Local bus, City transit, 12Go
Route calculated: 7 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026