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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Palermo is to bus via Milan which costs €120 - €320 and takes 46h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Palermo via Brussels-North train station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 7m.

How far is it from Derby to Palermo?

The distance between Derby and Palermo is 2040 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 29h 22m and costs €370 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Derby to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Palermo bus from?

Derby to Palermo bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Derby station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Palermo train from?

Derby to Palermo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Palermo?

The best way to get from Derby to Palermo is to train which takes 29h 22m and costs €370 - €1200. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 46h 7m.

Where does the Derby to Palermo bus arrive?

Derby to Palermo bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Derby and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h ahead of Derby. It is currently 1:18 AM in Derby and 2:18 AM in Palermo.

Where does the Derby to Palermo train arrive?

Derby to Palermo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Palermo?

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5726+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Derby and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Palermo by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), 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.

Train to Luton Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LTN - PMO
7h 30m
€107–385
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
29h 22m
€373–1,106
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova P.Za Principetrain
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
37h 10m
€254–869
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Derby to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
46h 7m
€120–318
Train to London City Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LCY - PMO
9h 54m
€145–487
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STN - PMO
8h 48m
€117–405
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LGW - CTA
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
10h 36m
€121–464
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane STN - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
10h 58m
€125–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus
2d 1h
€133–363

Derby to Palermo by train

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29h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,040.4 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Derby to Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 29h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby to Palermo via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 46h 7m.

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