The average train between Palermo and Riomaggiore takes 21h 26m and the fastest train takes 18h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Riomaggiore. 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 Riomaggiore. 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 Riomaggiore at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 21h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Palermo to Riomaggiore? 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 Riomaggiore. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Riomaggiore station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
Palermo to Riomaggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Riomaggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
The distance between Palermo and Riomaggiore is 728.5 km. The road distance is 1,283 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Riomaggiore via Roma Termini and La Spezia Centrale in around 15h 39m.