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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £462.
Distance: 610 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£126 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest | £462 Average Price | £95 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 42m Average total duration 19h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ancona to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Palermo:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £126.
A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 51m.
Coach takes on average 19h 42m.
Tickets start at around £126 compared to roughly £95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£30. The journey takes 16h 21m versus 11h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Palermo from Ancona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ancona to Palermo is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Palermo are Cefalù, Ustica, Bagheria and Termini Imerese. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Palermo on Omio.
Cefalù is a historic seaside town on Sicily’s north coast, known for its Norman cathedral, sandy beach and medieval lanes. La Rocca towers above the old town, giving the place a dramatic setting and an easy-going Sicilian character.
Bagheria is a Sicilian town near Palermo known for baroque villas and its connection to Renato Guttuso. It feels more lived-in than polished, with aristocratic architecture, nearby sea views and a strong local identity.
Termini Imerese is a coastal Sicilian town known for its thermal baths, historic centre and port. Roman roots, sea views and a lived-in local character give it a practical, unpolished charm.
Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ancona to Palermo.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Palermo:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £126.
A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 51m.
Coach takes on average 19h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Palermo as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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