The average train between Palermo and Nantes takes 39h 38m and the fastest train takes 33h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Nantes. 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 Nantes. 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 Nantes at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 39h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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33h 48m • 4 changes
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46h 39m • 4 changes
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33h 48m • 4 changes
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46h 39m • 4 changes
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33h 48m • 4 changes
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46h 39m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Nantes station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.
Palermo to Nantes train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Nantes train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Nantes station.
The distance between Palermo and Nantes is 1,577.1 km. The road distance is 2,707 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Nantes via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 25h 15m.