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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
14 h 29 m
Average duration
16 h 25 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
731 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
It's difficult to get from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 72312:04 AM19h04La Spezia Centrale7:08 PMPalermo Centrale$1421One-way1 transfer- Intercity 501 · Intercity 7275:44 AM17h17La Spezia Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$1541One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 501 · Intercity 7275:44 AM17h17La Spezia Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$1541One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 679+
Regionale 18539+InterCityNotte 19639:23 PM19h32La Spezia Centrale4:55 PMPalermo Centrale$1621One-way2 transfers - Intercity 679+Regionale 18539+InterCityNotte 19639:23 PM19h32La Spezia Centrale4:55 PMPalermo Centrale$1621One-way2 transfers
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+Intercity 7278:32 AM14h29La Spezia Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$2211One-way2 transfers- FRECCIARGENTO 8583+Intercity 7276:51 AM16h10La Spezia Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$1811One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9555+InterCityNotte 1955+
FRECCIABIANCA 86194:16 PM16h52La Spezia Centrale9:08 AMPalermo Centrale$2411One-way2 transfers - Intercity 501 · Intercity 7275:44 AM17h17La Spezia Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$1541One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 501 · Intercity 7275:44 AM17h17La Spezia Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$1541One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 10m Average total duration 19h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $141 (€113).
Other travel options to Palermo Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 57m.
Bus takes on average 19h 40m.
You'll arrive about 7h 14m sooner (16h 57m by train vs 24h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $141 (€113) compared to roughly $100 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRECCIARGENTO 8591+InterCityNotte 1959+Regionale 5359 | 7:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 17h48 | 1:36 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| FRECCIARGENTO 8591+InterCityNotte 1959 | 7:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 17h55 | 1:43 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 679+Regionale 18539+InterCityNotte 1963 | 9:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 19h32 | 4:55 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 679+Regionale 18539+InterCityNotte 1963 | 9:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 19h32 | 4:55 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
| InterCityNotte 899+Intercity 723 | 12:04 AM La Spezia Centrale | 19h04 | 7:08 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 501 · Intercity 727 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 17h17 | 11:01 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 501 · Intercity 727 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 17h17 | 11:01 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIARGENTO 8583+Intercity 727 | 6:51 AM La Spezia Centrale | 16h10 | 11:01 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIARGENTO 8551+FRECCIAROSSA 9519+Intercity 727 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 14h29 | 11:01 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 511+InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 19h13 | 9:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 511+InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 19h13 | 9:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIABIANCA 8619+FRECCIAROSSA 9555+InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 16h52 | 9:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale
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Trains from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 16h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $114 (€92) but you can travel from only $42 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 454 miles (731 km) distance in 17h 17m.
Distance 454 miles (731 km) |
Average train duration 16h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€92) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 17h 17m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa from La Spezia Centrale to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between La Spezia Centrale and Palermo Centrale from $42 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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