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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Palermo is to fly which costs €80 - €210 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Palermo via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Scotland to Palermo?

The distance between Scotland and Palermo is 2365 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Palermo without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 40h 14m and costs €460 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Scotland to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Palermo bus from?

Scotland to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Scotland to Palermo?

The best way to get from Scotland to Palermo is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €370 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Scotland to Palermo bus arrive?

Scotland to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Palermo?

Palermo is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 2:46 AM in Scotland and 3:46 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5883+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Scotland to Palermo by plane, train, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane EDI - PMO
7h 4m
€75–238
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
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
40h 14m
€466–912
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
4. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
5. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d
Fly Glasgow Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GLA - PMO
8h 23m
€81–209
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ABZ - PMO
9h 51m
€100–475
Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DND - PMO
14h 9m
€106–560
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Trapani Airport, shuttle
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
11h 10m
€92–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus
2d 4h
€214–365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
2d 7h
€238–482

Scotland to Palermo by bus and train

3Weekly Services

2d 7hAverage Duration

€238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,364.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Scotland and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Palermo via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 2d 4h.

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