The average train between Parma and Palermo takes 19h 2m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Parma to Palermo. 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 Parma and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parma is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 19h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parma to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Parma station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Bologna Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
Parma to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Parma and Palermo is 782.5 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Palermo Centrale via Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini in around 16h 7m.
