The average train between Malta and Palermo takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Malta 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 once daily between Malta and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malta is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Bari S. Spirito and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Malta to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Malta station and arriving at Palermo station via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
Malta to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bari Centrale station.
Malta to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Malta to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Malta and Palermo is 445.9 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a vehicle from Malta to Palermo Centrale via Bari S. Spirito, Bari Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 12h 19m.
