The average train between Lucerne and Palermo takes 25h 47m and the fastest train takes 24h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 Lucerne and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 4:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 25h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Palermo station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.
Lucerne to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Lucerne to Palermo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Lucerne and Palermo is 1,073.2 km. The road distance is 1,682 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 19h 29m.