The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
$168
Average price
$272
Fastest journey
14 h 28 m
Average duration
14 h 59 m
Trains per day
55
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 $272 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
Of the 55 trains that leave Milan for Palermo Centrale on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 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 Tue, Mar 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 1963
InterCityNotte 797+
Intercity 723
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
9971+
Intercity 727
9967+
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
9998+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
9941+
Intercity 727
9941+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
9917+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Milan to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 551 miles (888 km)
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$134 Average price | $120 Average price | $90 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest |
16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 52m Average total duration 20h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 8m Average total duration 22h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Monday, March 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9941+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | On time 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 15h13 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9941+ Intercity 727 | On time 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 15h13 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 25h03 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | On time 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 14h43 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+ Intercity 727 | 7:30 AM Milan Centrale | 14h28 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 24h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9975+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 23h53 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 8:40 AM Milan Centrale | 23h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9977+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:15 AM Milan Centrale | 22h53 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 22h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9979+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:15 AM Milan Centrale | 21h53 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 21h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 25h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 24h52 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:20 AM Milan Centrale | 20h48 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 24h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 20h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 19h48 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 23h52 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 19h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 23h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597 · Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 12:48 PM Milan Centrale | 23h24 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 22h52 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 18h48 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8143+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 18h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8143+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 22h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 17h53 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 21h57 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 17h28 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 21h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 20h57 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 16h53 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9647+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:30 PM Milan Centrale | 16h38 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9951+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 20h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:58 PM Milan Centrale | 16h10 | 8:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9991+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 19h57 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9955+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 19h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9993+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 19h27 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9995+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 18h52 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9959+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 18h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9997+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 18h27 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 17h37 | 12:12 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 20h45 | 3:55 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 797+ Intercity 723 | 9:18 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 20h47 | 6:05 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, March 24 | |||||
9907+ Intercity 727 | 4:40 AM Milan Centrale | 17h18 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 4:40 AM Milan Centrale | 17h18 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 16h43 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ Intercity 727 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 16h43 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Intercity 727 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 16h18 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 16h18 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9969+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 5:45 AM Milan Centrale | 16h13 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9969+ Intercity 727 | 5:45 AM Milan Centrale | 16h13 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 15h43 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9971+ Intercity 727 | 6:15 AM Milan Centrale | 15h43 | 9:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Palermo Centrale
Trains from Milan to Palermo Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 551 miles (888 km) distance in 14h 31m.
Distance 551 miles (888 km) |
Average train duration 15h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 31m |
First train 07:30 |
Last train 21:18 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Mon |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa from Milan to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Milan and Palermo Centrale from $24 (€19). 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 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- 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.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
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