The average train between Marseille and Palermo takes 34h 4m and the fastest train takes 31h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 34h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Lyon Part Dieu station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.
Marseille to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Marseille and Palermo is 882.1 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Palermo Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 23h 18m.