The average train between Lyon and Palermo takes 34h 14m and the fastest train takes 33h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lyon 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 6 times a week between Lyon and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:31 AM which arrives into Palermo at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 34h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Palermo station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 14m.
Lyon to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Lyon to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Lyon and Palermo is 1,098.8 km. The road distance is 1,891 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 20h 45m.
