More cities in one trip from Palermo
Palermo (Italy) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 74 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 7 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Catania, Messina and Lamezia Terme; the quickest to reach is Trapani, about 1 h 35 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 7 nearby cities by bus
- 74 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Palermo
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania · Italy | 166 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| Messina · Italy | 192 km | 4 h 15 min | Bus |
| Lamezia Terme · Italy | 272 km | 7 h 45 min | Bus |
| Trapani · Italy | 73 km | 1 h 35 min | Bus |
| Siracusa · Italy | 206 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Enna · Italy | 105 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
| Rosarno · Italy | 232 km | 6 h 40 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Palermo
Land in Palermo, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Palermo → Catania → Messina → Palermo
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Palermo, 2 nights in Catania, 1 night in Messina
- About 8 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Palermo → Catania | 2 h 35 min |
| Catania → Messina | 1 h 15 min |
| Messina → Palermo | 4 h 15 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Palermo
Airports with direct flights to Palermo, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 22
AlgheroAnconaBariBergamoBolognaBrindisiCagliariCuneoFlorenceGenoaMilanNaplesOlbiaParmaPerugiaPisaRiminiRomeTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
Netherlands 2
AmsterdamRotterdam/The Hague
Albania 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Croatia 1
Czech Republic 1
Egitto 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Malta 1
Morocco 1
Romania 1
Serbia 1
Slovakia 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Palermo?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Catania, Messina, Lamezia Terme, Trapani, Siracusa, Enna and Rosarno. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Palermo to Catania?
About 2 h 35 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 166 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Palermo?
For Palermo, Catania and Messina, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Palermo, 2 nights in Catania, 1 night in Messina), with about 8 h 5 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Palermo?
From 74 airports in 24 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Palermo is cheap.