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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo
Cheapest price
$165
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
21 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
826 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $165.
Of the 3 trains that leave Venice Marco Polo Airport for Palermo on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 826 km distance in an average of 22 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 22 h 32 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.
1:53 PM22h19Venice Marco Polo Airport12:12 PMPalermo$1651One-way0 transfers- 1:40 PM22h32Venice Marco Polo Airport12:12 PMPalermo$1721One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM21h30Venice Marco Polo Airport6:10 PMPalermo$1761One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM21h30Venice Marco Polo Airport6:10 PMPalermo$1761One-way0 transfers
- 1:53 PM22h19Venice Marco Polo Airport12:12 PMPalermo$1651One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 PM22h32Venice Marco Polo Airport12:12 PMPalermo$1721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $159.
Distance: 513 miles (826 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $132 Average price | $124 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo costing on average $132 (€105).
A bus is $56 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo costing on average $179 (€143).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 40m.
Bus takes on average 15h 33m.
Tickets start at around $179 (€143) compared to roughly $240 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€49). The journey takes 14h 40m versus 14h 22m 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
Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 22h32 | 12:12 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:53 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 22h19 | 12:12 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 21h30 | 6:10 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo
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Trains from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $159 (€127) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:55, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 513 miles (826 km) distance in 21h 2m.
Distance 513 miles (826 km) |
Average train duration 14h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $159 (€127) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 21h 2m |
First train 9:55 AM |
Last train 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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FAQs: Trains from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo
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