How To Get From Palermo Airport To City Center – All Possible Ways

Last updated on January 17th, 2023 at 08:56 pm

We will write how to get from Palermo airport to city center. The distance from Palermo Airport to city center is 33 kilometers.

The travel time from Palermo airport to Palermo city center is around 40 minutes by car. Click here to book online Palermo activities and day trips

The cheapest way from Palermo airport to city center is by train for €5.90. The travel time by train from Palermo airport is around 50-60 minutes to reach Palermo Notarbartolo.

The best way from Palermo airport is by bus for €6 and 50 minutes travel time. You can also rent a car in Palermo airport or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.

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WHERE TO STAY IN PALERMO

Accommodation in Palermo you can pay for a dorm from that can go up to €18-30. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €90.

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PALERMO AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

TRAIN FROM PALERMO AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Palermo airport to city center is by train. The Trinacaria Express train from Palermo airport is running every 15-30 minutes starting from 5 30 am to 10 pm. Check the train schedule from Palermo airport to city center!

You can get the Trinacaria Express from Palermo airport to city center at the Level -1 and you can buy tickets at the vending machine at the airport. The train will stop at Palermo Notarbartolo where you can get your accommodation place.

The travel time from Palermo airport to city center is around 50 minutes. The train fare from Palermo airport to city center is €5.90 one-way ticket for adults and €3 for children from 5 up to 12 years old.

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PALERMO AIRPORT BUS TO CITY CENTER (BEST WAY)

The best way from Palermo airport bus to city center is by bus. The Prestia e Comandè Bus is running every 30 minutes starting from 5 am to 12 30 am. Check here Prestia e Comandè Bus schedule and route!

The bus fare from Palermo airport to city center is €6 one way for adults and €10 return ticket. For children 3 to 12 years old is €4 for one way and €8 for a return ticket.

The travel time is around 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the traffic from Palermo Airport to Palermo Central. You can buy the tickets online which is cheaper or at the ticket counter a little bit more expensive.

The buses from Palermo Airport are stopping at Palermo Central as the final stop and do several stops on the way.

TAXI FROM PALERMO AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you go from Palermo airport to city center by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Palermo airport to Palermo city center is around 40 minutes.

The taxi fare from Palermo airport to city center is €45-50. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM PALERMO AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you are ordering Uber in Palermo you should know that Uber isn’t operating in Palermo. The best way to move around is by locals.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM PALERMO AIRPORT TO PALERMO CITY CENTER

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and want comfort after your flight to Palermo. Prices are around €90 and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be €22 per person.

RENTING A CAR AT PALERMO AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Palermo’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Palermo and planning to move around.

It will take you 40 minutes to get from Palermo Airport to city center with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around €30-40 per day.

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BEST WAY FROM PALERMO AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

The best way from Palermo airport to city center is by train and bus for €6. It depends on what you prefer the buses can be next to your accommodation place and you will not have to walk around.

If you prefer comfort check private transfers that can be cheaper than a taxi booking online. A Great option if you are traveling in a group or with too much luggage.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN PALERMO

Accommodation in Palermo is around €18-30 for a dorm. And while a hotel that is a double room in a budget can go up to €90.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN ITALY

Food budget travel in Italy can go €20 per day. The typical usual breakfast consists of coffee. You wouldn’t leave Italy without having pasta or pizza. You can try them in local restaurants for €10 per person or even less. We really loved cheese, bread and salads in Italy!

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BEST TIME TO VISIT IN PALERMO

In Palermo every season brings out a different side. Summer takes place during the months of June-August in these months you’ll experience a high temperatures. From September to December the temperature cools down quite a bit and it is the perfect time to enjoy long walks through the stunning neighborhood.

And the Spring season during the months of March-May is the best time to visit Italy. It starts out with chilly and gets warm, it is a perfect time to spend the day exploring the city’s beautiful garden, at night it remains pretty cold.

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CASH AND ATMS IN ITALY

The currency used all throughout Italy is Euro just like all European countries. The exact currency of Euro to the dollar is A €1 = $1.03678 USD. You can use debit cards everywhere in Italy. ATMs are available and accessible in all parts of the country.

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