The average train between Brest and Palermo takes 41h 10m and the fastest train takes 35h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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 Brest and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 41h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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47h 42m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Brest to Palermo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Palermo station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 10m.
Brest to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Brest to Palermo train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Brest and Palermo is 1,831.8 km. The road distance is 2,926 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Palermo Centrale via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 27h 48m.