The average train between Florence and Sicily takes 19h 40m and the fastest train takes 13h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence to Sicily. 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 Sicily. 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 Sicily at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 19h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
Florence to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Florence and Sicily is 730.7 km.
You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Palermo Notarbartolo via Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale in around 14h 34m.