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Besançon to Palermo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Palermo takes 40h 5m and the fastest train takes 33h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Besançon 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.

40h 5m
Duration
1,921 km
Distance
€327
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Besançon to Palermo train times

Trains run once daily between Besançon and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Dole Ville and take an average of 40h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity47h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity37h 2m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity33h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity34h 8m • 5 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity2d • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 2m • 5 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity47h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity37h 42m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,921 km
  • Duration: 40h 5m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Palermo Centrale via Dole Ville, Lausanne, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 24h 59m.

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