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Rotterdam, Netherlands → Palermo, Italy

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Nine ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Palermo

Composite routes from Rotterdam to Palermo

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.60–$229.35
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.88–$267.57

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$356.76
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$700.78

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$484.18
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$586.11

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.67–$331.28

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$394.99

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam to Milan
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$140.16
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.58
Bus from The Hague to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$140.16
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.16–$203.86

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Rotterdam to Milan
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.45–$114.67

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.47–$25.48

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:
$42.05–$108.30

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.02–$20.39

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:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.16–$229.35

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$28.03
Train from Breda to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$229.35

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$121.04–$242.09
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.24–$108.30
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$229.35–$458.69

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.87–$165.64
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$50.97
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$82.82
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$305.80
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$49.69–$152.90

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$178.38–$242.09
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.73–$121.04

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.05–$57.34
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$89.19

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Genova
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.64–$318.54

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.47

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Phone:
+39 010 209 4591
Website:
gnv.it/en
Other from Port of Genoa to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.19–$203.86

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.10–$3.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo is to train and fly which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milan Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Palermo?

The distance between Rotterdam and Palermo is 1782 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 29m and costs $250 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Palermo?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Rotterdam to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Palermo bus from?

Rotterdam to Palermo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Palermo train from?

Rotterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Palermo?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $304.35 - $706.52 and takes 26h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $195.65 - $304.35 and takes 40h 29m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Palermo bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Palermo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milan - Lampugnano Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Palermo train arrive?

Rotterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5272+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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