The average train between Lugano and Palermo takes 20h 40m and the fastest train takes 16h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Lugano to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Lugano and Palermo is 947.1 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 17h 7m.
