How to get to Palermo from Berlin

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Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £174 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £174, while a flight costs an average of £346.

Distance: 1602 km

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£346

Average Price

£174

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£263

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6h 35m

Average total duration

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4h 35m

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39h 10m

Average total duration

38h 40m

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30m

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25h 4m

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(door-to-door)

4.8 - 9.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Palermo is a coach with an average price of £174.

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

A coach is £172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Palermo costing on average £346.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Coach takes on average 39h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin 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 20h 29m sooner (4h 35m by flight vs 25h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £346 compared to roughly £263 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 Berlin to Palermo

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:5050h30
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    19:20Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £1111One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:5050h30
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    19:20Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £1111One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1927 · LH1916
    12:504h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    17:20Palermo Airport
    £4651One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    15:5443h06
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    11:00Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £1211One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    15:4843h12
    Berlin Hbf
    11:00Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £1211One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    15:2743h33
    Berlin Spandau
    11:00Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    £1221One-way
    3 changes
  • Malta AirFR 2670 · FR 4969
    9:3012h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    22:00Palermo Airport
    £1731One-way
    1 change
  • Malta AirFR 2670 · FR 2289
    9:309h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    18:35Palermo Airport
    £1741One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF1435 · AF1604+ITAAF9745
    9:4510h00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    19:45Palermo Airport
    £2491One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Berlin 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 Berlin to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Palermo including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Palermo is a coach with an average price of £174.

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

A coach is £172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Palermo costing on average £346.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Coach takes on average 39h 10m.

The Berlin to Palermo distance is approximately 1602 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Palermo is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin 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 Berlin to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Iberia Express, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Palermo:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin 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 Berlin 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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