The average train between Budapest and Sicily takes 39h 11m and the fastest train takes 37h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Sicily. 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 Budapest and Sicily. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Sicily at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 39h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Sicily? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Sicily station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 11m.
Budapest to Sicily train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Sicily train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Budapest to Sicily train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Sicily is 1,171.8 km. The road distance is 2,298 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Palermo Notarbartolo via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 27h 40m.