The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price on Sep 24
kr931
Average ticket price on Sep 24
kr1453
Fastest journey on Sep 24
14 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
14 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 24
52
Distance
888 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan 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 Milan to Palermo Centrale will cost around kr1453 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr931.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 52 trains from Milan to Palermo Centrale, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 888 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 Thu, Sep 24 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.
InterCityNotte 19638:10 PM20h45Milan Centrale4:55 PMPalermo Centralekr9311One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 797+
Intercity 72310:18 PM20h46Milan Porta Garibaldi7:04 PMPalermo Centralekr10071One-way1 transfer
9907+
Intercity 7275:40 AM17h18Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr11971One-way1 transfer
9969+
Intercity 7276:45 AM16h13Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr11971One-way1 transfer
9967+
Intercity 7276:15 AM16h43Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr11971One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 7278:30 AM14h28Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr13261One-way1 transfer
9998+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 7278:15 AM14h43Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr14841One-way2 transfers
9941+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 7277:45 AM15h13Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr15241One-way2 transfers
9941+
Intercity 7277:45 AM15h13Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr12771One-way1 transfer
9917+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 7277:40 AM15h18Milan Centrale10:58 PMPalermo Centralekr15241One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Milan to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of kr640 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of kr640, while a flight costs an average of kr1616.
Distance: 551 miles (888 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
kr707 Average price | kr1616 Average price | kr936 Average price | kr640 Average price Cheapest | kr848 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 58m Average total duration 16h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 38m Average total duration 22h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 14m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milan to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo Centrale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 PM Milan | 20h45 | 2:55 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Milan | 20h49 | 3:59 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Milan | 21h30 | 5:05 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:18 PM Milan | 20h47 | 5:05 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
9907+ Intercity 727 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 17h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 17h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 16h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ Intercity 727 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 16h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Intercity 727 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 16h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 16h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9969+ Intercity 727 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 16h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9969+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 16h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 15h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9971+ Intercity 727 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 15h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9917+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 15h18 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9941+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 15h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9941+ Intercity 727 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 15h13 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 24h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 14h43 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 727 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 14h28 | 10:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 24h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9975+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 23h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 23h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 23h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 22h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 22h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9979+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 21h58 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 21h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 20h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 20h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 20h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 20h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 19h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9983+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 19h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9939+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 19h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 19h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 18h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9985+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 18h53 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
6143+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 18h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
6143+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 18h33 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Milan to Palermo Centrale by train, bus, flight, or ferry
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Trains from Milan to Palermo Centrale run on average 25 times per day, taking around 16h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr238 but you can travel from only kr137 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 551 miles (888 km) distance in 13h 14m.
Distance 551 miles (888 km) |
Average train duration 16h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price kr238 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 14m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Milan to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Milan and Palermo Centrale from kr137. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity Notte
Intercity
FAQs: Trains from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Palermo Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Most Milan to Palermo Centrale trains use the Milano Centrale to Enna station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Palermo Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
More options for your journey from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need




