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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
15 h 41 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
889 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo 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 to Milan Centrale will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 8 trains that leave Palermo for Milan Centrale on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 889 km distance in an average of 15 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 16 h 37 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 196412:53 PM21h17Palermo Centrale10:10 AMMilan Centrale$801One-way0 transfers
Intercity 736+
99967:00 AM16h15Palermo Centrale11:15 PMMilan Centrale$1201One-way1 transfer- Intercity 736+81587:00 AM16h20Palermo Centrale11:20 PMMilan Centrale$1231One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 736+79947:00 AM15h15Palermo Centrale10:15 PMMilan Centrale$1231One-way1 transfer
- InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512+Intercity 7455:32 PM21h28Palermo Centrale3:00 PMMilan Centrale$1401One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 96587:00 AM14h00Palermo Centrale9:00 PMMilan Centrale$1581One-way1 transfer - Intercity 736+79947:00 AM15h15Palermo Centrale10:15 PMMilan Centrale$1231One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 736+99967:00 AM16h15Palermo Centrale11:15 PMMilan Centrale$1201One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 736+81587:00 AM16h20Palermo Centrale11:20 PMMilan Centrale$1231One-way1 transfer
- InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 96228:21 PM16h37Palermo Centrale12:58 PMMilan Centrale$1641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Palermo to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 552 miles (889 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $103 Average price | $108 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 26m Average total duration 18h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 22m Average total duration 21h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 25h 49m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Milan Centrale:
A ferry is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Milan Centrale costing on average $103 (€85).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Milan Centrale costing on average $108 (€89).
A ferry is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Milan Centrale costing on average $141 (€116).
Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 50m.
Bus takes on average 18h 56m.
Ferry takes on average 21h 22m.
You'll arrive about 9h 59m sooner (15h 50m by train vs 25h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $141 (€116) compared to roughly $120 (€99) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity Notte.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Palermo to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Milan Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512+Intercity 745 | 5:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 21h28 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| InterCityNotte 1954+FRECCIAROSSA 9606 | 5:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h52 | 9:24 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| InterCityNotte 1958+Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 21h24 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 9622 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 16h37 | 12:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| Intercity 736+FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 14h00 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 736+8158 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 16h20 | 11:20 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 736+9996 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 16h15 | 11:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 736+7994 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 15h15 | 10:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| InterCityNotte 1964 | 12:53 PM Palermo Centrale | 21h17 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Milan Centrale
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Trains from Palermo to Milan Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€48) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 552 miles (889 km) distance in 13h 55m.
Distance 552 miles (889 km) |
Average train duration 15h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€48) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 55m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 7:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo from Palermo to Milan Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Palermo and Milan Centrale from $21 (€17). 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 to Milan Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo 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.
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Popular train stations from Palermo to Milan Centrale
Most Palermo to Milan Centrale trains use the Palermo Centrale to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Milan 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.
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