The average train between Geneva and Palermo takes 34h 34m and the fastest train takes 33h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 Geneva and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 34h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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33h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Geneva to Palermo? 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 Geneva to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Palermo station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 34m.
Geneva to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Geneva to Palermo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Geneva and Palermo is 1,074.3 km. The road distance is 1,789 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Palermo Centrale via Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 21h 32m.