The average train between Lake Maggiore and Sicily takes 28h 5m and the fastest train takes 25h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Maggiore 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 Lake Maggiore and Sicily. 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 Sicily at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Varese Nord and take an average of 28h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 21m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lake Maggiore 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 Lake Maggiore to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Lake Maggiore station and arriving at Sicily station via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
Lake Maggiore to Sicily train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Lake Maggiore to Sicily train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Lake Maggiore to Sicily train tickets online with Trenord, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Sicily is 1,039.2 km. The road distance is 1,513 km.
You can take a train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Palermo Notarbartolo via Varese Nord, Varese, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 18h 17m.