The average train between Florence and Palermo takes 17h 42m and the fastest train takes 13h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 Florence and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Palermo station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
Florence to Palermo train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Florence to Palermo train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Florence to Palermo train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Florence and Palermo is 651.9 km. The road distance is 1,126 km.
You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 14h 8m.
