The average train between Genoa and Palermo takes 20h 42m and the fastest train takes 17h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 Genoa and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Tiburtina and take an average of 20h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Roma Tiburtina station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.
Genoa to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Genoa and Palermo is 787.9 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Palermo Centrale via Roma Tiburtina and Roma Termini in around 16h 58m.
