The average train between Linz and Palermo takes 31h 21m and the fastest train takes 30h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 Linz and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 31h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station, Bolzano Bozen station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 21m.
Linz to Palermo train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Linz and Palermo is 1133.9 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Palermo Centrale via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, Bolzano Bozen, and Roma Termini in around 24h 53m.