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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £158 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £158, while a flight costs an average of £279.
Distance: 1583 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£279 Average Price | £158 Average Price Cheapest | £274 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 40h 15m Average total duration 39h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Palermo:
A coach is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Palermo costing on average £279.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 40h 15m.
You'll arrive about 22h 18m sooner (3h 43m by flight vs 26h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £279 compared to roughly £274 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Palermo from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Palermo are Cefalù, Ustica, Monreale, Bagheria and Termini Imerese. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Palermo on Omio.
Cefalù is a historic seaside town on Sicily’s north coast, known for its Norman cathedral, sandy beach and medieval lanes. La Rocca towers above the old town, giving the place a dramatic setting and an easy-going Sicilian character.
Bagheria is a Sicilian town near Palermo known for baroque villas and its connection to Renato Guttuso. It feels more lived-in than polished, with aristocratic architecture, nearby sea views and a strong local identity.
Termini Imerese is a coastal Sicilian town known for its thermal baths, historic centre and port. Roman roots, sea views and a lived-in local character give it a practical, unpolished charm.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Palermo:
A coach is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Palermo costing on average £279.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 40h 15m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Palermo as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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