- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price on Oct 14
€122
Average ticket price on Oct 14
€162
Fastest journey on Oct 14
16 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
18 h 22 m
Trains on Oct 14
11
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Genoa will cost around €162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €122.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Genoa without transferring at least once.
Intercity 95070+
InterCityNotte 796
Intercity 95070+
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale Veloce 3358
InterCityNotte 1964+
Intercity 665
InterCityNotte 1964+
Regionale 18502+
Intercity 666
InterCityNotte 1930+
Regionale 4500+
Intercity 684
Intercity 95072+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+
FRECCIABIANCA 8630
Intercity 95072+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
InterCityNotte 95074+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+
Intercity 665
InterCityNotte 1930+
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+
Intercity 669
Intercity 95070+
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale Veloce 3358Trains from Palermo to Genoa run on average 9 times per day, taking around 18h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 491 miles (791 km) distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 491 miles (791 km) |
Average train duration 18h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 14h 15m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Genoa trains for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 95074+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Intercity 665 | 6:48 PM Palermo Centrale | 18h56 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 95074+ Intercity 510 | 6:48 PM Palermo Centrale | 21h50 | 4:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1930+ Regionale Veloce 4130+ Intercity 510 | 8:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 20h13 | 4:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1930+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 8:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 18h14 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1930+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 8:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 20h37 | 5:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 95072+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 16h20 | 11:25 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 95072+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 17h32 | 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 95070+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 3358 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 19h45 | 6:00 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 95070+ InterCityNotte 796 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 19h46 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1964+ Regionale 18502+ Intercity 666 | 12:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 23h18 | 12:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1964+ Intercity 665 | 12:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 24h46 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 transfer | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Genoa 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 Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Genoa trains use the Palermo Centrale to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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