Milan to Palermo by bus + train
This route from Milan to Palermo is not by bus the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 20h 18m in total, run by Trenitalia, FlixBus, City transit. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 30m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainMilan → Roma, di Roma Tiburtina
Trenitalia - 2busCiampino → Rome Anagnina
FlixBus - 3busRome Anagnina → RomeCity transit
- 4busRome → Rome TiburtinaCity transit
- 5busRome Tiburtina → PalermoFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €169 | 20h 18m | 4 transfers |
| flight | €147 | 1h 30m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Milan to Palermo by bus: common questions
How long does Milan to Palermo take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 20h 18m, 4 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Milan to Palermo?
The best price in our latest check was €169. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Milan to Palermo?
Trenitalia, FlixBus, City transit. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 30m. It is cheaper too, at €147.
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