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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €100 - €260 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 9h 18m and costs €100 - €260.

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 via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

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, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 26m.

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 which takes 32h 26m and costs €480 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Palermo?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Palermo is to train which takes 32h 26m and costs €480 - €1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €380 and takes 2 days 5h.

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 7:23 AM in Edinburgh and 8:23 AM in Palermo.

Where does the Edinburgh to Palermo train arrive?

Edinburgh to Palermo train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Edinburgh to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Palermo by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GLA - PMO
9h 18m
€101–255
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Trapani Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane EDI - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
10h 25m
€77–396
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe 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
32h 26m
€487–970
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
39h 33m
€503–833
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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 5h
€175–380
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EDI - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
10h 33m
€102–319
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MAN - PMO
10h 3m
€155–349
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
2d 5h

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,480.1 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Palermo Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 32h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Palermo via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 2d 5h.

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