The average train between Milan and Palermo takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 14h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Milan to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Milan and Palermo is 884.5 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini in around 15h 36m.
