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How to get fromBrussels to Palermoby plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Palermo by plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Brussels Airport to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BRU - PMO
    6h 8m
    €70–348

  2. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

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    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane CRL - PMO
    6h 57m
    €58–265

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    24h 42m
    €503–841

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brussels to Port of Genoacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    31h 18m
    €263–386

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus bus
    36h 46m
    €310–430

  6. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane AMS - PMO
    7h 40m
    €114–354

  7. Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane CGN - PMO
    7h 29m
    €107–419

  8. Fly Brussels Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BRU - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    8h 21m
    €78–270

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    24h 46m

Brussels to Palermo by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration24h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,610.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Palermo, Italy?

TUI fly Belgium, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Palermo Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 24h 42m.

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