The average train between Palermo and Acireale takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Acireale. 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 5 times a day between Palermo and Acireale. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Acireale at 8:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Acireale. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Acireale station via Catania Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Palermo to Acireale train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Acireale train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
The distance between Palermo and Acireale is 170.9 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 57m.