The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
18 h 10 m
Average duration
20 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
890 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
Of the 3 trains that leave Palermo Centrale for Milan Centrale on Wed, Dec 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 890 km distance in an average of 20 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 10 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 21 h 17 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 553 miles (890 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry |
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€137 Average price | €144 Average price | €115 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest |
16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 28m Average total duration 18h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 44m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 18h10 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
![]() | 8:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 20h50 | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Palermo Centrale | 21h17 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Trains from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:21, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 553 miles (890 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 553 miles (890 km) |
Average train duration 15h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 45m |
First train 03:21 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Palermo Centrale and Milan Centrale from $30 (€24). 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 Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo Centrale to Milan 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Palermo Centrale to Milan 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
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