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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
17h 2m
Average duration
18h 3m
Trains per day
3
Distance
825 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 508 miles (819 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$153 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 48m Average total duration 16h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 44m Average total duration 19h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Venice:
A flight is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Venice costing on average $112 (€92).
A flight is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Venice costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 18m.
Bus takes on average 19h 14m.
Tickets start at around $153 (€125) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-86.23 (€-70.77). The journey takes 16h 18m versus 15h 4m 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 Venice 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 |
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InterCityNotte 1954+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 5:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 17h02 | 10:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ Intercity 588 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 19h55 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 17h13 | 1:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 15h55 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 15h09 | 10:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 730+ InterCityNotte 774 | 10:10 AM Palermo Centrale | 20h10 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Palermo to Venice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 508 miles (819 km) distance in 15h 53m.
Distance 508 miles (819 km) |
Average train duration 16h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 15h 53m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Venice trains use the Palermo Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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 options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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