The average train between Parma and Palermo takes 22h 11m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 22h 11m. 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 station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
Parma to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Parma to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Parma and Palermo is 782.5 km. The road distance is 1,308 km.
You can take a train from Parma to Palermo Centrale via Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini in around 16h 8m.
