The average train between Lyon and Sicily takes 34h 21m and the fastest train takes 29h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Sicily. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Sicily at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 34h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Sicily station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 21m.
Lyon to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Lyon to Sicily train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Lyon and Sicily is 1,190.5 km. The road distance is 1,878 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Palermo Notarbartolo via Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 21h 18m.