The average train between Palermo and Lake Maggiore takes 25h 2m and the fastest train takes 24h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Lake Maggiore. 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 Lake Maggiore. 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 Lake Maggiore at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 25h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Palermo to Lake Maggiore? 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 Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.
Palermo to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Varese station.
Book your Palermo to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenord.
The distance between Palermo and Lake Maggiore is 955.4 km. The road distance is 1,507 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Laveno Mombello Lago via Roma Termini, Milano Rogoredo, Rho Fiera Milano, Varese, and Varese Nord in around 17h 4m.