The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Palermo
Cheapest price on Sep 24
€131
Average ticket price on Sep 24
€171
Fastest journey on Sep 24
15 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
17 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 24
4
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 €171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €131.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Palermo without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 72310:05 PM20h59Venice Santa Lucia7:04 PMPalermo Centrale€1311One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
Intercity 7277:26 AM15h32Venice Santa Lucia10:58 PMPalermo Centrale€1691One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+
InterCityNotte 19554:26 PM16h47Venice Santa Lucia9:13 AMPalermo Centrale€1931One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
InterCityNotte 19597:26 PM17h24Venice Santa Lucia12:50 PMPalermo Centrale€1941One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
Intercity 7277:26 AM15h32Venice Santa Lucia10:58 PMPalermo Centrale€1691One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+
InterCityNotte 19554:26 PM16h47Venice Santa Lucia9:13 AMPalermo Centrale€1931One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
InterCityNotte 19597:26 PM17h24Venice Santa Lucia12:50 PMPalermo Centrale€1941One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 72310:05 PM20h59Venice Santa Lucia7:04 PMPalermo Centrale€1311One-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 an average ticket price of €115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €115, while a flight costs an average of €304.
Distance: 819 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€145 Average price | €304 Average price | €115 Average price Cheapest | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 19m Average total duration 17h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 54m Average total duration 21h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Palermo:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Palermo costing on average €145.
A bus is €189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Palermo costing on average €304.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 49m.
Bus takes on average 21h 24m.
Live departures
Venice to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Palermo trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h47 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 17h24 | 12:50 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 20h59 | 7:04 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Intercity 727 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 15h32 | 10:58 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 17h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 819 km distance in 14h 23m.
Distance 819 km |
Average train duration 17h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 14h 23m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice and Palermo from €17. 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
Most Venice to Palermo trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Venice station do trains to Palermo leave from?
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Getting to Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Getting to Venezia Porto Marghera from Venice city centre
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera train station facilities and services
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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