What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Vatican City?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Vatican City is to fly which costs €23 - €130 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Vatican City?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Vatican City is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €23 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Milizie/Distretto Militare via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Vatican City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Palermo to Vatican City?

The distance between Palermo and Vatican City is 462 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Vatican City without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €90 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Vatican City?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Palermo to Vatican City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Vatican City bus from?

Palermo to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Vatican City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Vatican City?

The best way to get from Palermo to Vatican City is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €23 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 11h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Palermo to Vatican City bus arrive?

Palermo to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Palermo to Vatican City train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Vatican City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Vatican City?

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Where can I stay near Vatican City?

There are 21382+ hotels available in Vatican City.

Palermo to Vatican City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Vatican City by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, or car

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Fly from Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
3h 27m
€24–129
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
11h 19m
€90–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
12h 56m
€39–62
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
2. Drive from Civitavecchia to Vatican Citycar
14h 37m
€60–100
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TPS - FCO
4h 13m
€49–263
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
5h 23m
€37–140
Bus via Emo
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N592
15h 4m
€84–133

Palermo to Vatican City by train (Trenitalia)

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.9 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Vatican City?

Ulendo Airlink, Aeroitalia, and three other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) hourly. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Termini 4 times a day. Tickets cost €90–170 and the journey takes 11h 19m.

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