The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Palermo
Cheapest price
€158
Average price
€169
Fastest journey
15 h 35 m
Average duration
18 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
819 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Palermo will cost around €169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €158.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Palermo without transferring at least once.
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19593:34 PM21h17Venice Mestre12:51 PMPalermo Centrale€1581One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
Intercity 7277:26 AM15h35Venice Santa Lucia11:01 PMPalermo Centrale€1691One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
InterCityNotte 19597:26 PM17h25Venice Santa Lucia12:51 PMPalermo Centrale€1791One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
Intercity 7277:26 AM15h35Venice Santa Lucia11:01 PMPalermo Centrale€1691One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
InterCityNotte 19597:26 PM17h25Venice Santa Lucia12:51 PMPalermo Centrale€1791One-way1 transfer
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19593:34 PM21h17Venice Mestre12:51 PMPalermo Centrale€1581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Venice to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 819 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€129 Average price | €94 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 25m Average total duration 20h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Palermo trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 21h05 | 7:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Palermo
Trains from Venice to Palermo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 18h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €83 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 819 km distance in 15h 32m.
Distance 819 km |
Average train duration 18h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €83 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 15h 32m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice and Palermo from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Venice to Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Palermo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice to Palermo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
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