The average train between Palermo and Bologna takes 17h 13m and the fastest train takes 13h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Bologna. 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 Palermo and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Bologna at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Bologna station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
Palermo to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Palermo to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Palermo and Bologna is 726.7 km. The road distance is 1,218 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Bologna Centrale via Roma Termini in around 14h 1m.
