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Trip Overview

The average train between Sicily and Bologna takes 22h 7m and the fastest train takes 14h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 7m
Duration
1,224 km
Distance
€171
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sicily to Bologna train times

Trains run twice daily between Sicily and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 22h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce21h 58m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce23h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce21h 58m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce23h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce21h 58m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce23h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce22h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce14h 23m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce21h 58m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce23h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce21h 58m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Frecce23h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sicily to Bologna? 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.

Map of how to get from Sicily to Bologna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,223.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 7m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Bologna centrale via Palermo Centrale and Roma Termini in around 15h 3m.

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