The average train between Montpellier and Palermo takes 36h 6m and the fastest train takes 32h 2m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Montpellier and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 8:49 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 4m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Palermo station via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.
Montpellier to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Palermo train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Montpellier to Palermo train tickets online with TGV inOui, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 4 other operators.
The distance between Montpellier and Palermo is 1,000.8 km. The road distance is 2,150 km.
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 45m.