The average train between France and Sicily takes 36h 26m and the fastest train takes 32h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 France and Sicily. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Sicily at 4:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 36h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 6m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from France to Sicily? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Sicily. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Sicily station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 26m.
France to Sicily train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Sicily train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
The distance between France and Sicily is 1,421.4 km. The road distance is 2,306 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Palermo Notarbartolo via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 24h 22m.