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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £188 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £188, while a flight costs an average of £421.
Distance: 1489 km
Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£421 Average Price | £188 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 49h 9m Average total duration 48h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Palermo:
A coach is £233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palermo costing on average £421.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 49h 9m.
How to get to Palermo from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Palermo is by taking a flight 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, Monreale 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Palermo:
A coach is £233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Palermo costing on average £421.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 49h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Palermo as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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