The average train between Marseille and Sicily takes 36h 24m and the fastest train takes 32h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Sicily. 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 Sicily at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 36h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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37h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Sicily station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 24m.
Marseille to Sicily train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Sicily train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Marseille to Sicily train tickets online with TGV inOui, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Marseille and Sicily is 975.9 km. The road distance is 2,197 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Palermo Notarbartolo via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 24h 4m.