The average train between Palermo and Syracuse takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Syracuse. 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 5 times a day between Palermo and Syracuse. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Syracuse at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Syracuse station via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Palermo to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Siracusa station.
Book your Palermo to Syracuse train tickets online with Trenitalia.
The distance between Palermo and Syracuse is 208.2 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Siracusa via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa in around 4h 24m.