The average train between Sicily and Lyon takes 32h 12m and the fastest train takes 26h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Sicily to Lyon. 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 once daily between Sicily and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Lyon at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 32h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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36h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sicily to Lyon? 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 Sicily to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Lyon station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 12m.
Sicily to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Sicily to Lyon train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Sicily and Lyon is 1,190.5 km. The road distance is 1,878 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Lyon Part Dieu via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 46m.