The average train between Metz and Palermo takes 30h 56m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 Metz and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 9:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Palermo at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 30h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 50m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz 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 Metz to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Palermo station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 56m.
Metz to Palermo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Palermo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Metz to Palermo train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Palermo is 1,349.4 km. The road distance is 2,070 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Palermo Centrale via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 25h 6m.