The average train between Paris and Palermo takes 36h 8m and the fastest train takes 35h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Paris 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 6 times a week between Paris and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:30 AM which arrives into Palermo at 7:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 36h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Palermo station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.
Paris to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Paris to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Paris and Palermo is 1,482.4 km. The road distance is 2,317 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 22h 43m.
