How to get to Palermo from Ancona

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Compare train, coach and flight for Ancona to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 £121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £121, while a flight costs an average of £465.

Distance: 610 km

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£465

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£145

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£98

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3h 50m

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16h 49m

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19h 12m

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11h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ancona to Palermo is a coach with an average price of £121.

This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Palermo:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £145.

A coach is £344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £465.

The fastest way to travel from Ancona to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 49m.

Coach takes on average 19h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ancona and Palermo including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 52m sooner (3h 50m by flight vs 11h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £465 compared to roughly £98 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Ancona to Palermo

How to get to Palermo from Ancona by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ancona to Palermo is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4526h35
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    19:20Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £601One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4526h35
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    19:20Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £601One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 19797+FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8851+IntercityIntercity 727
    7:3015h28
    Ancona station
    22:58Palermo Centrale
    £841One-way
    2 changes

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  • IntercityIntercity 533 · Intercity 727
    5:5017h08
    Ancona station
    22:58Palermo Centrale
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 35051+IntercityIntercity 558 · Intercity 723
    2:4616h18
    Ancona station
    19:04Palermo Centrale
    £991One-way
    2 changes
  • IntercityIntercity 541+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9325+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    15:5517h18
    Ancona station
    9:13Palermo Centrale
    £1011One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:4520h15
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    11:00Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £611One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:3028h30
    Ancona, Piazza Rosselli (Stazione Ferroviaria)
    11:00Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £661One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Ancona to Palermo

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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ancona and Palermo including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ancona to Palermo is a coach with an average price of £121.

This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Palermo:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £145.

A coach is £344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Palermo costing on average £465.

The fastest way to travel from Ancona to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 49m.

Coach takes on average 19h 12m.

The Ancona to Palermo distance is approximately 610 km.
The average frequency per day from Ancona to Palermo is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ancona to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ancona Marche Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ancona station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ancona to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Palermo by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Palermo by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Ancona to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Cefalù, Rome, Milan, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Ancona to Palermo, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, an eerie yet fascinating underground cemetery with mummified remains. Visit the bustling Ballarò Market to experience local Sicilian produce and culture. Discover vibrant street art in the Vucciria district and take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the stunning Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, and the historic Palazzo dei Normanni with its exquisite Palatine Chapel. Visit the Baroque square Quattro Canti and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.
To fully explore Palermo's key attractions, culture, and cuisine, spending 3 to 4 days would be ideal. This allows time to visit historical sites, enjoy local markets, and take a day trip to nearby areas.

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