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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Palermo by plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LGW - PMO
    3h 57m
    €64–304

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    28h 27m
    €595–999

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    45h 39m
    €191–354

  4. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LGW - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    6h 35m
    €73–287

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus bus
    46h 32m
    €330–469

Gatwick to Palermo by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration28h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€595Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,808.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Palermo Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 28h 27m.

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