The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Palermo
Cheapest price
£105
Average price
£157
Fastest journey
13 h 21 m
Average duration
13 h 50 m
Trains per day
73
Distance
729 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Palermo will cost around £157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
Of the 73 trains that leave Bologna for Palermo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 729 km distance in an average of 13 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 6 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 196323:0517h50Bologna Centrale16:55Palermo Centrale£1051One-way0 changes
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Intercity 7278:5214h06Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1281One-way1 change
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Intercity 7277:5715h01Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1281One-way1 change
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Intercity 7277:5215h06Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1311One-way1 change
8951+
Intercity 7278:1714h41Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1311One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 7279:3713h21Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1421One-way1 change
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FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 7279:1713h41Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1621One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+
InterCityNotte 195519:0714h01Bologna Centrale9:08Palermo Centrale£1641One-way1 change
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FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 7278:5714h01Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1681One-way2 changes
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Intercity 7278:5214h06Bologna Centrale22:58Palermo Centrale£1281One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 729 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£105 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 54m Average total duration 16h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Palermo trains for today, Friday 24 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:01 Bologna | 19h27 | 18:28 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:27 Bologna | 23h08 | 22:35 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 25 April | |||||
9907+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 6:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h01 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9907+ Intercity 727 | 6:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h01 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9969+ Intercity 727 | 7:52 Bologna Centrale | 15h06 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8111+ Intercity 727 | 7:57 Bologna Centrale | 15h01 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8111+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 7:57 Bologna Centrale | 15h01 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8951+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 8:17 Bologna Centrale | 14h41 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8951+ Intercity 727 | 8:17 Bologna Centrale | 14h41 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8903+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 14h16 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8903+ Intercity 727 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 14h16 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9941+ Intercity 727 | 8:52 Bologna Centrale | 14h06 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9941+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 8:52 Bologna Centrale | 14h06 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9917+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 8:57 Bologna Centrale | 14h01 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8953+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 9:17 Bologna Centrale | 13h41 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 727 | 9:37 Bologna Centrale | 13h21 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8907+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 22h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 22h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 22h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 21h47 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8902+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 21h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8902+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 21h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 21h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 21h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8911+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 20h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8911+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 23h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8911+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 20h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 20h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 22h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 20h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8929+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 19h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8929+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 19h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8929+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 22h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 21h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 19h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 19h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 18h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8913+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 21h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8913+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 18h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 20h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9939+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 18h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 18h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8959+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:17 Bologna Centrale | 17h51 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8959+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 15:17 Bologna Centrale | 20h38 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8959+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:17 Bologna Centrale | 17h51 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8915+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 17h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8915+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 20h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 17h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
6143+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 17h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
6143+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 19h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
6143+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 17h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 16h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8919+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 16h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8919+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 19h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 18h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9947+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8963+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:17 Bologna Centrale | 15h51 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8963+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 17:17 Bologna Centrale | 18h38 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:17 Bologna Centrale | 15h51 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 17:25 Bologna Centrale | 18h30 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8923+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 15h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8923+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 18h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 15h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9951+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 15h11 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9951+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 17h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8925+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 14h26 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8925+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 17h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9955+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 18:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 19:07 Bologna Centrale | 14h01 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8967+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 19:17 Bologna Centrale | 16h38 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8927+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 19:42 Bologna Centrale | 16h13 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9959+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 19:57 Bologna Centrale | 15h58 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 20:07 Bologna Centrale | 15h48 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 23:05 Bologna Centrale | 17h50 | 16:55 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Palermo
Trains from Bologna to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 729 km distance in 13h 24m.
Distance 729 km |
Average train duration 14h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 24m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Palermo from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Palermo 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Palermo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
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