Cinque Terre to Palermo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.3 miles 739.1 km · straight line
834 miles actual route 1342.2 km · driving distance
15h 17min estimated drive time
€153 - €188 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cinque Terre from Palermo?

The distance from Cinque Terre to Palermo is 459.3 miles (739.1 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located SSE of Cinque Terre. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834 miles, taking about 15h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cinque Terre and Palermo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cinque Terre to Palermo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 17min €153 - €188 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 20min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~14h 31min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cinque Terre & Palermo

Quick Facts

Cinque Terre
44.15°N, 9.64°E
Europe/Rome
0m elevation
Palermo
38.12°N, 13.36°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM