The average train between Palermo and Cinque Terre takes 21h 36m and the fastest train takes 18h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Cinque Terre. 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 Cinque Terre. 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 Cinque Terre at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 21h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Palermo to Cinque Terre? 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 Palermo to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.
Palermo to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
Book your Palermo to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Palermo and Cinque Terre is 731.7 km. The road distance is 1,285 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Corniglia via Roma Termini and La Spezia Centrale in around 16h 12m.