The train between Madrid and Palermo takes 2d 22h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Madrid 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 4 times a week between Madrid and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 2d 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Palermo station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 22h.
Madrid to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Palermo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Madrid to Palermo train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Palermo is 1,486 km. The road distance is 3,154 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Palermo Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 30h 50m.
