How to get from Palermo to Milan
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Palermo to Milan by price and travel time.
- 888 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 15h 45m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
15h 45m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€87
Cheapest
23h 15m
1 transfer
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Palermo to Milan. The most useful door-to-door route takes 23h 15m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 888 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.
888 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €16Checked Oct 19 | 17h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €24Older observation | 23h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €83Older observation | 23h 55m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Flight€16Checked Oct 1917h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€24Older observation23h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
- Ferry€83Older observation23h 55m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Palermo to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Palermo → Romabus12Go·12h 15m
- 2Roma → Milanbus12Go·9h 15m
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.
Departures from Palermo to Milan
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:25 and the last at 15:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 |
All departures
- 15:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
TrenitaliaRoma-MilanBook →
RyanairCatania-Fontanarossa Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRome Fiumicino-Perugia, Perugia-MilanSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with 12Go, Trenitalia, Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Palermo to Milan works
Start with a 12Go bus from Palermo to Roma, about 12h 15m. Transfer in Roma and continue by 12Go bus on to Milan (9h 15m). In total it's roughly €24 over 23h 15m, 1 transfer.
Palermo to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Milan?
The most useful route takes about 23h 15m by bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Palermo to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:25 and the last at 15:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Palermo to Milan?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 15:25 and 15:25.
How far is Milan from Palermo?
About 888 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Palermo to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €47. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Palermo to Milan?
On this route you travel with 12Go, Trenitalia, Ryanair, FlixBus.
Can you get from Palermo to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 13h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Milan?
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: 12Go
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026