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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Palermo takes 41h 20m and the fastest train takes 40h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Leipzig 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.

41h 20m
Duration
2,483 km
Distance
€530
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Leipzig to Palermo train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Leipzig and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 41h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity40h 19m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity43h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity43h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity40h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity40h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTrenoTrenitalia Intercity40h 16m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,482.7 km
  • Duration: 41h 20m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Chiasso, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 28h 30m.

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