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Arriving and getting around From the airport to the centre, buses and trams.
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From the airport to the centre Falcone e Borsellino airport (Punta Raisi) is about 35 km from the centre. You can get there by bus, train or taxi.
Airport shuttle bus (Prestia e Comandè) Direct shuttle between the airport and the city.
Duration 50 minutes Frequency every 30 minutes, every day, holidays included Adult single fare €6.00 Child single fare €4.00 Times and stops City → airport first 03:30, last 21:30 Airport → city first 05:05, last 01:05 (the 00:05, 00:35 and 01:05 departures may leave 10-15 minutes off schedule) Main stops in the city Stazione Centrale (via T. Fazello), via Roma 289 (La Rinascente), Politeama (piazza Ruggero Settimo 18), via Libertà 45 (piazza Croci) checked on 4 November 2026
Sources (3) Add to my trip Airport - Palermo Centrale train Train between the airport station and Palermo Centrale.
Centrale-airport duration 34 or 36 minutes between Palermo Centrale and the airport Frequency 2 trains an hour each way; 1 an hour at some times Adult fare €6.80 (children 4-12: €3.50) Works on the line From 4 November to 17 January trains around Palermo have timetable changes, cancellations and replacement buses (RFI notice of 4 November 2026) First and last train, type of train Service name Trenitalia Regionale train (some runs are "Genio Express" trains) First and last train from Palermo Centrale first train 04:00; from the airport 05:18 to 00:25 checked on 4 November 2026
Sources (2) Add to my trip Taxi Taxi from the airport to the centre.
Airport-centre fare €39, €44 or €50 depending on the zone (airport) or "not above €45" (City) To confirm The two official sources are undated and do not match. Ask for the fare before you get in. checked on 4 November 2026
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Getting around the city Buses and trams are run by AMAT. The old town is best covered on foot.
City bus and tram (AMAT) City buses and trams, run by AMAT.
Single ticket (90 min) €1.40 (90 minutes) Ticket bought on board €1.80 from the driver (front door, coins needed) Day ticket €3.50 MultiDay 2 / 3 / 7 days 2 days €6.00; 3 days €8.00; 7 days €16.50 checked on 4 November 2026
Sources (1) Add to my trip Combined bus + tram + train tickets Tickets valid on bus, tram and train.
Combined day ticket €6.10 (valid until 23:59 of the day shown) Combined weekly pass €16.90 (Monday to Sunday of the week shown) checked on 4 November 2026
Sources (1) Add to my trip The tram has few lines and mainly serves outer areas. For the old town, walking is enough, plus buses 101 and 102 between Piazza Castelnuovo and the Central Station if needed.