The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Palermo
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
12 h 51 m
Average duration
14 h 6 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
730 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Palermo will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Palermo without transferring at least once.
8903+
Intercity 727
9907+
Intercity 727
8951+
Intercity 727
InterCityNotte 757+
Intercity 533 · Intercity 727
9941+
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9601+
FRECCIARGENTO 8863+
Intercity 723
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
8953+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
9917+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
9941+
Intercity 727Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna Centrale to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 453 miles (730 km)
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€118 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price |
14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 28m Average total duration 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Palermo trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h20 | 4:25 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 11:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h27 | 6:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 757+ Intercity 533 · Intercity 727 | 11:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 23h08 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9601+ FRECCIARGENTO 8863+ Intercity 723 | 5:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h51 | 6:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9907+ Intercity 727 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 16h38 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 16h38 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9969+ Intercity 727 | 6:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h43 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h38 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Intercity 727 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h38 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8951+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h18 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8951+ Intercity 727 | 7:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h18 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Intercity 727 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h53 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8903+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h53 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9941+ Intercity 727 | 7:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h43 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9941+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h43 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9917+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h38 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8953+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h18 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+ Intercity 727 | 8:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h58 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 23h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8907+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 22h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8907+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 22h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 22h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 22h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 21h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8902+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 21h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 21h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 21h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8911+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 20h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8911+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 20h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 20h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 20h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8929+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8929+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8913+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9939+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8959+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h05 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8959+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 18h05 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8915+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 17h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8915+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 17h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8143+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 17h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8143+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 17h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8919+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9947+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8963+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h05 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h05 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 15h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8923+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 15h40 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9951+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 15h25 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 14h55 | 8:22 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Palermo
Distance 453 miles (730 km) |
Average train duration 14h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 25m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa from Bologna Centrale to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Palermo from $34 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Palermo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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