The average train between Palermo and Florence takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 13h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Florence. 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 Florence. 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 Florence at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Florence. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Florence station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Palermo to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
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The distance between Palermo and Florence is 651.9 km. The road distance is 1,126 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Roma Termini in around 13h 8m.
