The average train between Florence and Palermo takes 17h and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Florence and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h. 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.
Florence to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Florence to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce 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 S.M.N. to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 14h 8m.
