The average train between Bologna and Palermo takes 17h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h 51m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Bologna and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 9:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 26m. 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 17h 26m.
Bologna to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Bologna to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Bologna and Palermo is 726.7 km. The road distance is 1,218 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 14h 55m.
