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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Leuven is to fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Palermo Piazza Cairoli and arriving at Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Louvain via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.

How far is it from Palermo to Leuven?

The distance between Palermo and Leuven is 1618 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 25h 52m and costs €450 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Palermo to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Leuven bus from?

Palermo to Leuven bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Palermo Piazza Cairoli station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Leuven train from?

Palermo to Leuven train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Leuven?

The best way to get from Palermo to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €450 - €850 and takes 25h 52m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 37h 30m.

Where does the Palermo to Leuven bus arrive?

Palermo to Leuven bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès station.

Where does the Palermo to Leuven train arrive?

Palermo to Leuven train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Leuven?

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Palermo to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Palermo to Leuven by plane, train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, or train

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Fly Palermo Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PMO - BRU
6h 8m
€62–232
Fly Palermo Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane PMO - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 25m
€61–297
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
25h 52m
€452–846
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Leuvencar
31h 12m
€253–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Bruxelles - Rue du Progrèsbus
37h 30m
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TPS - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
8h 1m
€74–420
Fly Palermo Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PMO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
8h 20m
€114–356
Fly Palermo Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain
8h 13m
€101–468

Palermo to Leuven by train

4Weekly Trains

25h 52mAverage Duration

€452Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,618 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

TUI fly Belgium, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Louvain via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 25h 52m.

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