The average train between Palermo and Trieste takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Trieste. 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 every 4 hours between Palermo and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Trieste at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo station and arriving at Trieste station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Palermo to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Book your Palermo to Trieste train tickets online with Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Palermo and Trieste is 193.8 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.