The average train between Sicily and Lyon takes 31h 39m and the fastest train takes 25h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily to Lyon. 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 Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Lyon at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 31h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Lyon station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.
Sicily to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
The distance between Sicily and Lyon is 1,190.5 km. The road distance is 1,878 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Lyon Part Dieu via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 46m.