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Trip Overview

The average train between Montpellier and Palermo takes 36h 25m and the fastest train takes 32h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier 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.

36h 25m
Duration
2,150 km
Distance
€328
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Montpellier to Palermo train times

Trains run twice daily between Montpellier and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and take an average of 36h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity37h 39m • 4 changes
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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity38h 36m • 4 changes
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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 4m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity47h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 4m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity47h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity37h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity36h 15m • 4 changes
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    TGV inOuiZou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity32h 4m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montpellier 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.

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  • Distance: 2,150.2 km
  • Duration: 36h 25m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Palermo Centrale via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 23h 44m.

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