The average train between Palermo and Genoa takes 20h 38m and the fastest train takes 16h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Genoa. 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 Genoa. 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 Genoa at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Genoa station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
Palermo to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Palermo to Genoa train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Palermo and Genoa is 787.9 km. The road distance is 1,360 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Genova Brignole via Roma Termini in around 16h 56m.