The average train between Bari and Palermo takes 20h 17m and the fastest train takes 14h 39m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bari 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 twice a week between Bari and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bari is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Palermo at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Caserta and take an average of 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bari to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bari station and arriving at Palermo station via Caserta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
Bari to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.
Bari to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Bari and Palermo is 449.4 km. The road distance is 972 km.
You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Palermo Notarbartolo via Caserta and Palermo Centrale in around 14h 53m.