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Basel to Palermo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Palermo takes 26h 52m and the fastest train takes 25h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

26h 52m
Duration
1,774 km
Distance
€320
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
  4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
20h 45m
€217–687

Basel to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 3:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 26h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,774.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 20h 45m.

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