The average train between Lyon and Palermo takes 31h 57m and the fastest train takes 29h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Lyon and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 31h 57m. 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 Part Dieu station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 57m.
Lyon to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Lyon and Palermo is 1098.8 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 20h 36m.
