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Edinburgh to Palermo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Palermo takes 46h 22m and the fastest train takes 39h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

46h 22m
Duration
3,428 km
Distance
€692
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
  6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
32h 7m
€560–975

Edinburgh to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 46h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,428.4 km
  • Duration: 46h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Palermo Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 32h 7m.

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