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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Perugia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £71, while a train costs an average of £120.
Distance: 562 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price | £120 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Perugia:
A flight is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Perugia costing on average £83.
A flight is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Perugia costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Perugia take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 45m.
Coach takes on average 18h 10m.
You'll arrive about 10h 14m sooner (1h 18m by flight vs 11h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £55 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 Perugia from Palermo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Perugia 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 Perugia are Assisi, Florence, Gubbio, Rome and Siena. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Perugia on Omio.
Assisi is a hill town in Umbria known as the home of Saint Francis and for the Basilica di San Francesco. Its medieval streets, stone houses and valley views give it a calm character shaped by pilgrimage, art and religious history.
Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
Gubbio is a medieval hill town in Umbria known for its stone lanes, Gothic palaces and deep-rooted traditions. Piazza Grande and the Palazzo dei Consoli give it a stately feel, while the Corsa dei Ceri reflects its strong civic identity.
Rome blends ancient monuments with lively streets, café culture and neighbourhood life. Known for the Colosseum, the Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica, it feels both grand and deeply lived-in.
Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.
Travel to Perugia 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 Palermo to Perugia.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Perugia:
A flight is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Perugia costing on average £83.
A flight is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Perugia costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Perugia take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 45m.
Coach takes on average 18h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Perugia as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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