The average train between Palermo and Paestum takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Paestum. 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 Paestum. 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 Paestum at 6:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Paestum. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Paestum station via Sapri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Palermo to Paestum train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Paestum train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paestum station.
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The distance between Palermo and Paestum is 292.5 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Paestum via Sapri in around 8h 44m.