- Distance: 865.5 km
- Duration: 11h 45m
The average train between Rome and Palermo takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 11:26 AM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
Rome to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Rome and Palermo is 425.1 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 11h 32m.
