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Compare bus and flight 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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. 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 $26, and a bus costs an average of $141.
Distance: 1133 miles (1824 km)
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$168 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 41m Average total duration 44h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.5 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Palermo:
A flight is $63 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Palermo costing on average $231 (€190).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Palermo
How to get from London to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM50h00London9:00 AMPalermo$2201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM50h00London9:00 AMPalermo$2201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:30 PM48h25London12:55 PMPalermo$2371One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:30 AM49h45London1:15 PMPalermo$2401One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM50h30London10:00 AMPalermo$2441One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM59h30London10:00 AMPalermo$2541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Palermo:
A flight is $63 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Palermo costing on average $231 (€190).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 11m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Palermo as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, ITA, British Airways, Eurowings, Swiss, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, KM Malta Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Palermo by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways.
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