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Barcelona to Palermo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona and Palermo takes 38h 52m and the fastest train takes 38h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Barcelona 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.

38h 52m
Duration
2,548 km
Distance
€351
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Barcelona to Palermo train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Barcelona and Palermo. The service departs Barcelona at 8:14 AM in the morning, which arrives into Palermo at 22:58:00. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 38h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity39h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barcelona 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.

Map of how to get from Barcelona to Palermo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,548.2 km
  • Duration: 38h 52m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Palermo Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 42m.

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