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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palermo to Florence

Composite routes from Palermo to Florence

Cheapest
13 h 3 min
Car
1177 km.
from $64
Fastest
1 h 50 min
Plane
Other
17 h 10 min
Bus
652 km.
from €97.83
Details
13 h 13 min
650 km.
from $143.85
15 h 1 min
Ferry
650 km.
from $193.37
4 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $130.02
4 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $120.38

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$698.70

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Galileo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$355.70
Plane from Palermo Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$470.04

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Palermo Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.27–$279.48
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.25–$381.11

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$279.48
Plane from Palermo Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$254.07
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$444.63

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Palermo to Florence
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.92–$88.93

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti

Phone:
+39 091 62.08.111
Email:
ast@postacert.astsicilia.it
Website:
aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Vicari to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$59.71
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.99–$19.06
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$50.81
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$88.93
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.38–$120.68
Train from Napoli Afragola to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.84–$95.28

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.63–$76.22
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.46
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$101.63
Train from Napoli Afragola to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$55.90–$76.22

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
11h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Phone:
+39 010 209 4591
Email:
booking@gnv.it
Website:
gnv.it/en
Other from Port of Palermo to Port
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.52–$121.96

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Florence is to bus and ferry which costs $35.87 - $76.09 and takes 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Florence?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Florence is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo and arriving at Florence. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Florence. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Palermo to Florence?

The distance between Palermo and Florence is 680 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Florence without a car is to train which takes 13h 13m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Florence?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Palermo to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Florence bus from?

Palermo to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Florence train from?

Palermo to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Florence?

The best way to get from Palermo to Florence is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $53.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $152.17 and takes 13h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Palermo to Florence bus arrive?

Palermo to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Palermo to Florence train arrive?

Palermo to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Which airlines fly from Palermo Airport Airport to Florence Peretola Airport Airport?

Volotea and Alitalia offer flights from Palermo Airport Airport to Florence Peretola Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Florence?

Book your Palermo to Florence train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Florence?

Book your Palermo to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7096+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at $62.57 per night.
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