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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €110 - €320 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €120 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Palermo via Brussels-North train station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.

How far is it from Dover to Palermo?

The distance between Dover and Palermo is 1950 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 28h 41m and costs €350 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Dover to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Palermo train from?

Dover to Palermo train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Palermo?

The best way to get from Dover to Palermo is to train which takes 28h 41m and costs €350 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 40h 15m.

Where does the Dover to Palermo bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 10:41 AM in Dover and 11:41 AM in Palermo.

Where does the Dover to Palermo train arrive?

Dover to Palermo train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Dover to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Dover to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Palermo by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), car ferry, bus, shuttle, or train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia)

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 London City Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LCY - PMO
8h 42m
€139–353
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane STN - TPS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
9h 26m
€98–381
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
28h 41m
€356–641
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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
36h 30m
€341–666
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
40h 15m
€128–280
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STN - PMO
8h 6m
€110–316
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LTN - PMO
7h 50m
€128–395
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LHR - PMO
8h 12m
€134–561
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy 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
29h 29m
€328–663
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
41h 3m

London City Airport (LCY) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Distance: 1,950.3 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare de l'Est, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 28h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Palermo via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 40h 15m.

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