The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Palermo
Cheapest price
£150
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
15 h 18 m
Average duration
15 h 53 m
Trains per day
57
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 £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £150.
To travel from Bologna to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 195917:2518h36Bologna Centrale12:01Palermo Centrale£1501One-way1 change
Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 195511:2123h04Bologna Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1621One-way2 changes
9931+
InterCityNotte 195912:5723h04Bologna Centrale12:01Palermo Centrale£1621One-way1 change
8959+
InterCityNotte 195515:1719h08Bologna Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1621One-way1 change
9931+
InterCityNotte 195512:5721h28Bologna Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1621One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+
InterCityNotte 195519:0715h18Bologna Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£1791One-way1 change
8925+
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+
InterCityNotte 195518:4215h43Bologna Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£2001One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+
InterCityNotte 195920:0715h54Bologna Centrale12:01Palermo Centrale£1691One-way1 change
9959+
InterCityNotte 195919:5716h04Bologna Centrale12:01Palermo Centrale£1621One-way1 change
9951+
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+
InterCityNotte 195517:5716h28Bologna Centrale10:25Palermo Centrale£2001One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 £30, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 729 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£116 Average Price | £109 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 56m Average total duration 14h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 1m Average total duration 16h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Palermo trains for today, Friday 24 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8929+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 19h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8929+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 19h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 19h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 19h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8913+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 18h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 18h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9939+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 18h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9939+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 18h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8959+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:17 Bologna Centrale | 18h01 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8959+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:17 Bologna Centrale | 18h01 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8915+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 17h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 17h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8143+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 17h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8143+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 17h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 16h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8919+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 16h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9947+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 16h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8963+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:17 Bologna Centrale | 16h01 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:17 Bologna Centrale | 16h01 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8923+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 15h36 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9951+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 15h21 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 18:27 Bologna Centrale | 14h51 | 9:18 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Saturday 25 July | |||||
8907+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 23h43 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 23h28 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 23h28 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 23h04 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
8902+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 22h43 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8902+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 22h43 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 22h28 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 22h28 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8911+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 23h19 | 12:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8911+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 21h43 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
8911+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 21h43 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 23h04 | 12:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 21h28 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 21h28 | 10:25 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Palermo
Trains from Bologna to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £23 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 21m.
Distance 729 km |
Average train duration 14h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 21m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 £23. 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
Most Bologna to Palermo trains use the Bologna Centrale to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do trains to Palermo leave from?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale 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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna San Ruffillo from Bologna city centre
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo train station facilities and services
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
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