Palermo-Punta Raisi “Falcone Borsellino” Airport is a well-connected international airport serving Sicily’s capital city, with a train station directly in the airport. It is located 35 km (22 miles) northwest of Palermo, and welcomes millions of passengers every year. It is served by many major airlines, such as ITA Airways, Lufthansa, easyJet and Ryanair.

Trenitalia regional trains make the journey from Palermo Airport to Palermo Central in about 50 minutes, with numerous stops along the way making travel to your destination more flexible. Taking the train from the airport means you can avoid traffic and start enjoying your trip from the second you touch Italian soil.

Get the low-down on taking the train to and from Palermo Airport and find the cheapest train tickets for your journey with TrainPal.

Palermo Airport train station

The train station at Palermo Airport is located on Level -1 of the airport building, and can be accessed via escalators and lifts from Departures and Arrivals. The station was previously known as Punta Raisi; it has since been redeveloped to its current three-track-station state. In addition to Palermo Central, you can also reach destinations like Agrigento Central, Termini Imerese and Cefalù during the summer months.

Once you arrive back at Palermo Airport for your flight home, you can enjoy the airport’s many amenities, including bars, shops and restaurants, as well as duty-free shopping.

Palermo Airport by bus

Buses connecting Palermo Airport to major cities and towns in Sicily depart from nearby the Arrivals exit. Some of the main destinations include:

Palermo Central station
Prestia and Comandè buses make the journey to Palermo (Central station, Politeama, Porto) in about 50 minutes. Buses depart every 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased online, at the ticket office or on board for €6 (roughly £5.20).
Cinisi and Terrasini
Autoservizi Cracciolo connects the airport to these two coastal towns, with stops at hotels and resorts along the way. Tickets can only be purchased on board.
Trapani

Autolinee Segesta operated this route, with stops at Trapani station and port. Tickets cost €9.60 (roughly £8.30).

Other destinations
Companies like SAL, Gallo, Sais, Russo and Salemi provide services to other destinations: Catania, Messina, Castellammare del Golfo, Marsala and more.

How to buy cheap train tickets

Book in advance

Booking in advance can save you money on train fares. Advance tickets are released 6 months before the date of travel for Trenitalia Frecce tickets, 11 months for Italo tickets and up to 5 months for Regional Trains (Treni Regionali). They are only released in limited amounts, so you have to act fast to get the cheapest tickets – and you’ll find the best fares on TrainPal.

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