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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £350.
Distance: 885 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£350 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £164 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 49m Average total duration 23h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 26m Average total duration 26h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Palermo:
A train is £113 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Marseille to Palermo costing on average £142.
A train is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Palermo costing on average £350.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 49m.
Coach takes on average 27h 26m.
You'll arrive about 15h 24m sooner (4h 27m by flight vs 19h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £350 compared to roughly £164 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.
How to get to Palermo from Marseille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Marseille 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, 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.
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 Marseille to Palermo.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Palermo:
A train is £113 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Marseille to Palermo costing on average £142.
A train is £321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Palermo costing on average £350.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 49m.
Coach takes on average 27h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Palermo as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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