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The average train between Heidelberg and Palermo takes 29h 53m and the fastest train takes 28h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.

29h 53m
Duration
2,045 km
Distance
€361
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Heidelberg to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Heidelberg and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 12:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 29h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity30h 51m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity30h 51m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity30h 51m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity30h 51m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity31h • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity28h 45m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 2,045.2 km
  • Duration: 29h 53m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 24h 46m.

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