The average train between Marseille and Palermo takes 33h 54m and the fastest train takes 31h 2m. 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 3:56 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 33h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Marseille to Palermo? 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 Marseille to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Palermo station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
Marseille to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Marseille to Palermo train tickets online with TGV inOui, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Marseille and Palermo is 882.1 km. The road distance is 2,210 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 25m.