- Distance: 865.5 km
- Duration: 12h 8m
The average train between Rome and Palermo takes 12h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Rome 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 5 times a week between Rome and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:28 AM which arrives into Palermo at 7:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rome station and arriving at Palermo station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 12h 8m.
Rome to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Rome to Palermo train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Rome and Palermo is 425.1 km. The road distance is 866 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €90–200 and the journey takes 11h 44m.
