The average train between Rotterdam and Palermo takes 40h 40m and the fastest train takes 35h. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 twice daily between Rotterdam and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 40h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station via Paris Nord station, Milano Centrale station and Roma Termini station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 40m.
Rotterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Palermo is 1681.1 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Palermo Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 27m.