The average train between Palermo and France takes 33h 28m and the fastest train takes 30h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to France. 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 France. 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 France at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 33h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to France. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at France station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.
Palermo to France train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to France train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Palermo and France is 1,328.4 km. The road distance is 2,319 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Hôtel de Ville via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 22h 30m.