How to travel from London to Palermo

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Compare train, flight, and bus for London to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $542.

Distance: 1133 miles (1824 km)

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$224

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$251

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$556

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6h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 27m

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44h 41m

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44h 11m

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57h 1m

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56h 31m

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5.5 - 10.9kg

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1.8 - 4.6kg

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from London to Palermo

How to get from London to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:00AM50h00
London
10:00AMPalermo
$2051One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:00AM50h00
London
10:00AMPalermo
$2051One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:00AM49h00
London
10:00AMPalermo
$2771One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:30PM59h30
London
10:00AMPalermo
$2701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:00PM49h25
London
01:25PMPalermo
$3381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Palermo

Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Palermo.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Palermo including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Palermo is a flight with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Palermo:

A flight is $103 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Palermo costing on average $132 (€105).

A flight is $513 (€408) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Palermo costing on average $542 (€431).

The fastest way to travel from London to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Bus takes on average 47h 0m.

Train takes on average 56h 31m.

The distance from London to Palermo is approximately 1133 miles (1824 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Palermo is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Palermo as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Palermo:
  • Flights mostly depart from London City Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Palermo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, SWISS, British Airways, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Malta, Air Dolomiti to go to Palermo by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Palermo by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Palermo:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Palermo often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Cefalù, Milan, Trapani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Palermo and these popular destinations at a great price.
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