The average train between Amsterdam and Palermo takes 41h 24m and the fastest train takes 35h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Palermo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Amsterdam and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 10:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 41h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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47h 17m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Amsterdam to Palermo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Palermo station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.
Amsterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Amsterdam to Palermo train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Amsterdam and Palermo is 1,713.3 km. The road distance is 2,836 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Palermo Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 27h 18m.