The average train between Basel and Palermo takes 27h 1m and the fastest train takes 25h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 daily between Basel and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 3:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 27h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Lugano station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.
Basel to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Basel and Palermo is 1147.8 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Palermo Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 20h 45m.
