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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
$181
Average price
$214
Fastest journey
17 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 34 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
840 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale will cost around $214 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $181.
It's difficult to get from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3448+
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 7237:16 PM23h54Trieste Centrale7:10 PMPalermo Centrale$1811One-way2 transfers- InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 7236:47 PM24h23Trieste Centrale7:10 PMPalermo Centrale$1811One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+InterCityNotte 19557:21 AM25h52Trieste Centrale9:13 AMPalermo Centrale$2001One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 19591:27 PM22h31Trieste Centrale11:58 AMPalermo Centrale$2061One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+InterCityNotte 19557:21 AM25h52Trieste Centrale9:13 AMPalermo Centrale$2211One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3432+
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+Intercity 7275:16 AM17h45Trieste Centrale11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$2241One-way2 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3442+FRECCIAROSSA 9431+InterCityNotte 19552:16 PM18h57Trieste Centrale9:13 AMPalermo Centrale$2531One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3426+FRECCIAROSSA 9435+InterCityNotte 19594:16 PM19h42Trieste Centrale11:58 AMPalermo Centrale$2451One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 19591:27 PM22h31Trieste Centrale11:58 AMPalermo Centrale$2061One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3448+InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 7237:16 PM23h54Trieste Centrale7:10 PMPalermo Centrale$1811One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 521 miles (840 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $126 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 2m Average total duration 21h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 9m Average total duration 30h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale:
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $126 (€103).
A flight is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $156 (€128).
Other travel options to Palermo Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 32m.
Bus takes on average 30h 39m.
Tickets start at around $156 (€128) compared to roughly $174 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 21h 32m versus 16h 1m 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
Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 723 | 6:47 PM Trieste Centrale | 24h23 | 7:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3448+InterCityNotte 770+Intercity 723 | 7:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 23h54 | 7:10 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| Regionale Veloce 3432+FRECCIAROSSA 9405+Intercity 727 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 17h45 | 11:01 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+InterCityNotte 1955 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 25h52 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+InterCityNotte 1955 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 25h52 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 1959 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 22h31 | 11:58 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3442+FRECCIAROSSA 9431+InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 18h57 | 9:13 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 3426+FRECCIAROSSA 9435+InterCityNotte 1959 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 19h42 | 11:58 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale
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Trains from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 11:27, the last at 17:47. The fastest train covers the 521 miles (840 km) distance in 22h 28m.
Distance 521 miles (840 km) |
Average train duration 21h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 22h 28m |
First train 11:27 AM |
Last train 5:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Trieste Centrale to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Trieste Centrale and Palermo Centrale from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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