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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €100 - €250 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €150 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 55m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Palermo?

The distance between Rotterdam and Palermo is 1703 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Rotterdam to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Palermo bus from?

Rotterdam to Palermo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Bus or fly from Rotterdam to Palermo?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 38h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Palermo bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Palermo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6324+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Palermo by plane, train, ferry, car, 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane RTM - PMO
3h 21m
€151–677
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane AMS - PMO
5h 52m
€104–250
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
25h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
32h 45m
€299–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
38h 55m
€147–352
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane RTM - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
6h 8m
€154–661
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CRL - PMO
7h 38m
€108–275
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Lingottotrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Genova P.Za Principetrain
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
34h 7m
€454–772
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
39h 5m

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,703.1 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Palermo, Italy?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 38h 55m.

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