Italo — trains to Palermo
Italy’s private high-speed line. Prices work like airlines: the same seat costs double next week. Book the moment dates are firm.
Route: national high-speedRule: book early
~€45 est. / pp · final at checkoutItalo ↗
Trains to Palermo, booked like a local
High-speed if you book early, bus if the budget is boss. Never buy same-day if you can help it.
FlixBus — the budget backup
Slower, cheaper, surprisingly comfortable. The right call when trains sell out or the budget says so.
Best for: tight budgetsWatch: travel time
compare live pricesFlixBus ↗