The average train between Sanremo and Palermo takes 27h 30m and the fastest train takes 26h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Sanremo 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 Sanremo and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 10:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sanremo is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Genova P.Za Principe and take an average of 27h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sanremo 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 Sanremo to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Sanremo station and arriving at Palermo station via Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
Sanremo to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Sanremo to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Sanremo and Palermo is 785.3 km. The road distance is 1,484 km.
You can take a train from Sanremo to Palermo Centrale via Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Termini in around 19h 46m.