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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Lyon Part Dieu station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 52m.
Barcelona to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Barcelona and Palermo is 1019.5 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Palermo Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 42m.