The average train between Palermo and Montpellier takes 37h 55m and the fastest train takes 30h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Montpellier. 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 Montpellier. 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 Montpellier at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 37h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Montpellier station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.
Palermo to Montpellier train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Montpellier train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Book your Palermo to Montpellier train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Palermo and Montpellier is 1,000.8 km. The road distance is 2,204 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 23h 10m.