The average train between Rotterdam and Sicily takes 38h 19m and the fastest train takes 34h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Sicily. 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 Sicily. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Sicily at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 38h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Sicily? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Sicily station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 19m.
Rotterdam to Sicily train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Sicily train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
Book your Rotterdam to Sicily train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Sicily is 1,764 km. The road distance is 2,742 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Palermo Notarbartolo via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 27h 38m.