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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Palermo via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 10m.

How far is it from Reading to Palermo?

The distance between Reading and Palermo is 1929 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Palermo without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 56m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Reading to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Palermo bus from?

Reading to Palermo bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Palermo bus arrive?

Reading to Palermo bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:29 PM in Reading and 6:29 PM in Palermo.

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

Book your Reading to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Palermo.

Reading to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Palermo by train, plane, bus, subway, or car ferry

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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LHR - PMO
6h 55m
€123–493
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LGW - PMO
7h 28m
€70–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading 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 Bologna Centralebus
4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
42h 56m
€256–557
Train, bus via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bolzano Bozentrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d
€527–945
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STN - PMO
7h 49m
€85–270
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Reading 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
7h 39m
€107–280
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LGW - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
10h 57m
€107–357
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain
2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Upminster stationsubway
3. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
4. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
5. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
46h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
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
47h 10m
€178–390
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain
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 3h
€228–417

Reading to Palermo by train, subway, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

42h 56mAverage Duration

€256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,928.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Palermo via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 47h 10m.

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