The average train between Lake Maggiore and Palermo takes 25h 53m and the fastest train takes 25h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Maggiore 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 Lake Maggiore and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 5:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lake Maggiore is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Varese Nord and take an average of 25h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lake Maggiore to Palermo? 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 Lake Maggiore to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lake Maggiore station and arriving at Palermo station via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 53m.
Lake Maggiore to Palermo train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Lake Maggiore to Palermo train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Lake Maggiore to Palermo train tickets online with Trenord, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Palermo is 955.4 km. The road distance is 1,507 km.
You can take a train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Palermo Centrale via Varese Nord, Varese, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 17h 33m.