The average train between Rotterdam and Palermo takes 40h 35m and the fastest train takes 35h. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 40h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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47h 6m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Palermo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Palermo station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 35m.
Rotterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Rotterdam to Palermo train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Palermo is 1,681.1 km. The road distance is 2,767 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Palermo Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 27m.