How to Travel from
Edinburgh to Palermo
by Train, Route or Car
Schedule
Edinburgh, Great Britain → Palermo, Italy
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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Palermo
Composite routes from Edinburgh to Palermo
Cheapest
34 h 23 min
Car
3320 km.
from $182
Other
10 h 1 min
Train, Plane
2330 km.
from $150.17
14 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
2330 km.
from $158.64
31 h 21 min
2330 km.
from $629.67
10 h 10 min
Train, Plane
2330 km.
from $240.09
9 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
2330 km.
from $136.36
34 h 34 min
2328 km.
from $1043.87
2 d 10 h 18 min
Bus, Train
2330 km.
from $5.43
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$632.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Trapani
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13
Plane from Newcastle to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$430.36
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Plane from Newcastle to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$506.31
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$405.05
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$531.63
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Newcastle to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47
Alitalia
Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Jet2.com
Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Union Ivkoni
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$26.58
Pistoia viaggi
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Megabus UK
Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Scottish Citylink
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$107.59
Bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$20.25
Train operators
TGV inOui
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$227.84
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$69.62
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$189.87–$392.39
Trenitalia
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milan
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$202.52
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$35.44
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$27.85
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$69.62
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$189.87
ItaloTreno
Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.06–$120.25
Trenitalia Intercity
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.76–$82.28
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$37.97
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Nord
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
LNER
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60
Other operators
Grandi Navi Veloci
Other from Port of Genoa to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$202.52
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo is to fly which costs $65.22 - $206.52 and takes 7h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Palermo?
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Palermo?
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milan Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 21m.
How far is it from Edinburgh to Palermo?
The distance between Edinburgh and Palermo is 2480 km.
How do I travel from Edinburgh to Palermo without a car?
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo without a car is to train via Paris which takes 31h 21m and costs $423.91 - $869.57 .
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Palermo?
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Palermo, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Palermo bus from?
Edinburgh to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Palermo train from?
Edinburgh to Palermo train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Train or fly from Edinburgh to Palermo?
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo is to train via Paris which takes 31h 21m and costs $423.91 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65.22 - $206.52 and takes 7h 4m.
Where does the Edinburgh to Palermo bus arrive?
Edinburgh to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Palermo?
Palermo is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 09:45 in Edinburgh and 10:45 in Palermo.
Where does the Edinburgh to Palermo train arrive?
Edinburgh to Palermo train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.
How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Palermo?
Book your Edinburgh to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Palermo?
There are 5321+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at $36.11 per night.
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