The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 28 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.
6:032h29Barcellona - Castroreale8:32Palermo Centrale£121One-way0 changes
5:032h27Barcellona - Castroreale7:30Palermo Centrale£121One-way0 changes
5:032h27Barcellona - Castroreale7:30Palermo Centrale£121One-way0 changes
6:032h29Barcellona - Castroreale8:32Palermo Centrale£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a ferry costs an average of £50.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale:
A train is £37 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale costing on average £50.
Other travel options to Palermo Centrale take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 1h 59m 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5355 | 8:23 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h36 | 10:59 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5359 | 11:07 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h30 | 13:37 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5361 | 12:54 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h33 | 15:27 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12885 · Regionale 21887 | 13:09 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h57 | 16:06 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5363 | 14:59 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h30 | 17:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 723 | 16:29 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h35 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5369 | 17:37 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h30 | 20:07 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12903 · Regionale 12911 | 18:41 Barcellona - Castroreale | 3h22 | 22:03 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 729 | 20:18 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h40 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 5:03 Barcellona - Castroreale | 2h27 | 7:30 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale
Trains from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 16:41. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 3:15 |
Last train 16:41 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity, Regionale trains will get you between Barcellona - Castroreale and Palermo Centrale from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcellona - Castroreale to Palermo Centrale 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 Palermo Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.


