The average train between Palermo and Lyon takes 31h 12m and the fastest train takes 28h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Lyon. 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 Lyon. 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 Lyon at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 31h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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34h 17m • 2 changes
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28h 7m • 2 changes
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34h 17m • 2 changes
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28h 7m • 2 changes
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34h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Lyon station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 12m.
Palermo to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Palermo to Lyon train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia.
The distance between Palermo and Lyon is 1,098.8 km. The road distance is 1,891 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 20h 16m.