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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$198
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
17 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
883 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport 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 Linate Airport will cost around $198 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 6 trains that leave Palermo for Milan Linate Airport on Sat, Jul 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 883 km distance in an average of 17 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 23 h 2 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 PM23h02Palermo Centrale11:55 AMMilan Centrale$1451One-way0 transfers
Intercity 730+InterCityNotte 798+
Regionale TRENORD 1085410:10 AM20h58Palermo Centrale7:08 AMMilano Forlanini$1711One-way2 transfers- Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 96587:00 AM14h00Palermo Centrale9:00 PMMilan Centrale$2051One-way1 transfer - InterCityNotte 1954+Intercity 510+Regionale Veloce 30754:44 PM24h51Palermo Centrale5:35 PMMilan Centrale$2051One-way2 transfers
- InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 95209:05 PM15h45Palermo Centrale12:50 PMMilan Centrale$2111One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 736+FRECCIAROSSA 96587:00 AM14h00Palermo Centrale9:00 PMMilan Centrale$2051One-way1 transfer
- InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 96209:05 PM15h19Palermo Centrale12:24 PMMilan Centrale$2531One-way2 transfers
- InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 95209:05 PM15h45Palermo Centrale12:50 PMMilan Centrale$2111One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 730+InterCityNotte 798+Regionale TRENORD 1085410:10 AM20h58Palermo Centrale7:08 AMMilano Forlanini$1711One-way2 transfers
- InterCityNotte 196412:53 PM23h02Palermo Centrale11:55 AMMilan Centrale$1451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Palermo to Milan Linate Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $76. 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 $76, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 548 miles (883 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $164 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 11m Average total duration 21h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 45m Average total duration 21h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport:
A ferry is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $122 (€100).
A ferry is $47 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $133 (€109).
A ferry is $78 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $164 (€135).
Other travel options to Milan Linate Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 15m.
Train takes on average 21h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 21h 45m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€100) compared to roughly $120 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.25 (€-1.85). The journey takes 21h 41m versus 15h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Palermo to Milan Linate Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Milan Linate Airport trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterCityNotte 1954+Regionale 4124+Intercity 670 | 5:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 22h28 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 9414 · FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 17h04 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| InterCityNotte 1958+FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 17h29 | 1:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| Intercity 736+FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 14h00 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 730+InterCityNotte 798+Regionale TRENORD 10854 | 10:10 AM Palermo Centrale | 20h58 | 7:08 AM Milano Forlanini | 2 transfers | |
| InterCityNotte 1964 | 12:53 PM Palermo Centrale | 23h02 | 11:55 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport
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Trains from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 21h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 548 miles (883 km) distance in 20h 50m.
Distance 548 miles (883 km) |
Average train duration 21h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€57) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 20h 50m |
First train 8:15 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport
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