The average train between Pompeii and Palermo takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Pompeii 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 Pompeii and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pompeii is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pompeii to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Napoli Centrale station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Palermo Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Pompeii to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
Pompeii to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Pompeii and Palermo is 307.3 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centrale 4 times a day. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 9h 18m.