- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan 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 Milan Centrale to Palermo will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 53 trains from Milan Centrale to Palermo, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 889 km distance in an average of 14 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 28 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 15 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Palermo run on average 18 times per day, taking around 16h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 552 miles (889 km) distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 552 miles (889 km) |
Average train duration 16h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 40m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan Centrale to Palermo.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Palermo trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9987+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 20h40 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 17h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 20h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 17h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 16h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 19h40 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9951+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 19h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 16h15 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9991+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 18h40 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9955+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 18h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9993+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 18h10 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9995+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 17h35 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9959+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 17h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9997+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 17h10 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9663+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 7:35 PM Milan Centrale | 16h20 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 20h45 | 4:55 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687+ InterCityNotte 799+ Intercity 723 | 9:10 PM Milan Centrale | 21h54 | 7:04 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 17h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9907+ Intercity 95057 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 17h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 16h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ Intercity 95057 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 16h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Intercity 95057 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 16h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 16h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9969+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 16h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9969+ Intercity 95057 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 16h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9971+ Intercity 95057 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 15h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 15h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9917+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 15h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9941+ Intercity 95057 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 15h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9941+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 15h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 14h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 95057 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 14h28 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 24h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 24h03 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9975+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 23h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 23h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9977+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 22h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 22h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9979+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 21h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 21h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 24h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 20h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 23h35 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 23h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 20h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 22h35 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 19h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 22h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 19h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597 · Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 22h07 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 21h35 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 18h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8143+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 18h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8143+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 21h15 | 11:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Historic rooms and vivid majolica floors showcase aristocratic Palermo. Visit for decorative arts, period interiors and city history.
Housed in the grand Steri Palace, this museum presents the Sicilian Inquisition’s story through cells, graffiti and historical documents.
Palermo’s elegant main boulevard links major monuments, shops and theaters. Ideal for first walks and observing the city’s layered architecture.
This historic street cuts across the old center and hosts markets, churches and daily life. A lively route for exploring local Palermo.
A bustling old quarter famous for layered street life, churches and market culture. Best explored on foot for atmosphere and urban history.
Crisp fried rice ball stuffed with ragù, peas and caciocavallo. A Sicilian street food icon widely loved in Palermo.
Soft sesame-topped bun filled with spleen and lung, often with caciocavallo or ricotta. A classic Palermo street food with deep local roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts and raisins. Its sweet-savory flavor reflects Palermo's Arab-Norman culinary heritage.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Sicilian tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic seafood restaurant near the port, praised for fresh catch, raw dishes and classic Palermo fish recipes.
Legendary no-frills street-food stop celebrated for pane con la milza and authentic local sandwiches loved by residents.
Moderate for Italy. Street food and local meals are affordable, while hotels in peak season cost more. Public transport is cheap, keeping overall tourist costs reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale 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.

Most Milan Centrale to Palermo trains use the Milano Centrale to station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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 options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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