The average train between Palermo and Varese takes 20h 25m and the fastest train takes 17h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Varese. 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 Varese. 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 Varese at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 20h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Varese. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Varese station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
Palermo to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Varese train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Varese station.
Book your Palermo to Varese train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenord.
The distance between Palermo and Varese is 932.3 km. The road distance is 1,484 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Varese via Roma Termini, Milano Rogoredo, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 15h 51m.