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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Palermo is to fly which costs €95 - €300 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs €170 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Palermo via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Palermo?

The distance between Cardiff and Palermo is 2004 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Palermo without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 38h 56m and costs €430 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Cardiff to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Palermo bus from?

Cardiff to Palermo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Palermo?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Palermo is to fly which takes 12h 18m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €410 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Cardiff to Palermo bus arrive?

Cardiff to Palermo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:58 PM in Cardiff and 6:58 PM in Palermo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Palermo?

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2467+ hotels available in Palermo.

Cardiff to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Palermo by plane, train, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CWL - PMO
12h 18m
€97–297
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
3. Take the train from Le Havre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
38h 56m
€432–995
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
2d
€171–402
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LHR - PMO
8h 14m
€179–583
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STN - PMO
9h 8m
€141–350
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LTN - PMO
8h 58m
€163–360
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LGW - PMO
9h 16m
€126–369
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
2d 1h
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genoabus
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
2d 4h
€277–491

Cardiff to Palermo by bus

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Distance: 2,003.8 km
Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Palermo via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 2d.

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