How to get from Palermo to Madrid
- 1489 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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We compared the ways to travel from Palermo to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 45h 08m by bus, train, 2 transfers. 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 September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1489 km
Palermo to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Palermo → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·14h 20m - 2Rome Tiburtina → MarseillebusFlixBus·12h 50m
- 3Marseille → Madridtrain
Renfe·8h 14m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Palermo to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€38Departure 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€162Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Palermo to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Palermo to Rome Tiburtina, about 14h 20m. Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Marseille (12h 50m). Transfer in Marseille and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (8h 14m). In total it's roughly €191 over 45h 8m, 2 transfers.
Palermo to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 45h 08m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Palermo to Madrid?
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.
Is there a train from Palermo to Madrid?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €191. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Palermo to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, 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.
Operators: FlixBus, Renfe
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026