The average train between Rotterdam and Sicily takes 43h 40m and the fastest train takes 36h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Rotterdam to Sicily. 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 Rotterdam and Sicily. 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 Sicily at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 43h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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47h 31m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Sicily? 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 Sicily. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Sicily station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 40m.
Rotterdam to Sicily train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Sicily train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Rotterdam to Sicily train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Sicily is 1,764 km. The road distance is 2,754 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Palermo Notarbartolo via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 27h 9m.