The average train between Palermo and Nice takes 27h 44m and the fastest train takes 26h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Nice. 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 Palermo and Nice. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Nice at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 27h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Nice. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Nice station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 44m.
Palermo to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Book your Palermo to Nice train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia Frecce and 3 other operators.
The distance between Palermo and Nice is 801.9 km. The road distance is 1,538 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Nice-Ville via Roma Termini, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 20h 6m.