The average train between Sicily and France takes 35h 8m and the fastest train takes 29h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily to France. 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 Sicily and France. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into France at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 35h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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38h 19m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Sicily to France? 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 Sicily to France. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at France station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 8m.
Sicily to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Sicily and France is 1,421.4 km. The road distance is 2,306 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Hôtel de Ville via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 23h 59m.