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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s leading art museums, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
13 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 1 m
Trains per day
10
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 $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 10 trains that leave Palermo for Milan Linate Airport on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 883 km distance in an average of 16 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 17 h 21 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 1964
InterCityNotte 1958+
Intercity 590
Intercity 730+
InterCityNotte 798+
Regionale TRENORD 10854
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612
InterCityNotte 1958+
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
InterCityNotte 1958+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620
InterCityNotte 1958+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520
Regionale Veloce 5364+
InterCityNotte 37502+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612Omio 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 $77. 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 $77, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 548 miles (883 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $167 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $122 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 $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $125 (€100).
A ferry is $48 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $136 (€109).
A ferry is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Milan Linate Airport costing on average $167 (€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 $125 (€100) compared to roughly $122 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.29 (€-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.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Milan Linate Airport trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 1954+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 6:48 PM Palermo Centrale | 16h10 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 9:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 20h35 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9620 | 9:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h14 | 12:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 9:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h40 | 12:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ Intercity 590 | 9:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 22h15 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 13h55 | 9:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730+ InterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 20h50 | 7:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 730+ InterCityNotte 798+ Regionale TRENORD 10854 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 20h53 | 7:08 AM Milano Forlanini | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1964 | 12:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 21h12 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $70 (€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 $70 (€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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Milan’s central square and main gathering point, surrounded by the cathedral, museum entrances, and constant city energy.
Charming historic neighborhood known for elegant streets, art institutions, boutiques, and a classic Milan atmosphere ideal for strolling.
Canal-side area famous for walks, bridges, old houses, and lively urban scenery, especially photogenic in the late afternoon and evening.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, prized for its rich buttery texture and bright golden color.
A classic breaded veal cutlet, traditionally fried in butter and closely associated with Milanese cuisine.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto Alla Milanese, valued for its tender meat and marrow.
Popular modern trattoria in Milan, celebrated for seasonal Italian cooking and a lively local atmosphere.
Established Milanese trattoria near Linate, known for Lombard dishes in a rustic and elegant setting.
Historic restaurant serving classic Milanese cuisine, appreciated for traditional recipes and old-world atmosphere.
Airport dining is pricier than central Milan. Coffee is reasonable, but meals and convenience items cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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