The average train between Palermo and Venice takes 20h 35m and the fastest train takes 17h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Venice. 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 Venice. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Palermo is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Venice at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 20h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Venice. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Venice station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
Palermo to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Book your Palermo to Venice train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Palermo and Venice is 816.5 km. The road distance is 1,384 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Venezia S. Lucia via Palermo Centrale and Roma Termini in around 17h 5m.