The average train between Acireale and Palermo takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Acireale 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 5 times a day between Acireale and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Acireale is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Acireale to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Acireale station and arriving at Palermo station via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Acireale to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Centrale station.
Acireale to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
The distance between Acireale and Palermo is 170.9 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 57m.