The average train between Bern and Palermo takes 30h 44m and the fastest train takes 30h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 Bern and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 1:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bern is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 30h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Brig station, Rho-Fiera Milano station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.
Bern to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Bern and Palermo is 1091.8 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Palermo Centrale via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 22h 1m.
