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The average train between Trieste and Palermo takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 every 3 hours between Trieste and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Trieste is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina Centrale station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Trieste to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Trieste to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Trieste and Palermo is 193.8 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.
