The average train between France and Palermo takes 34h 3m and the fastest train takes 31h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 France and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 34h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.
France to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
The distance between France and Palermo is 1328.4 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Palermo Centrale via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 23h 40m.