The train between Bologna and Palermo takes 22h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bologna 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 Bologna and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:57 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Palermo station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
Bologna to Palermo train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Palermo train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Bologna to Palermo train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Bologna and Palermo is 726.7 km. The road distance is 1,214 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 14h 52m.
