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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 56 m
Trains on 20 Sept
7
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 7 trains from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.
Regionale 5365
Regionale 5367
Regionale 22303 · Regionale 12881
Regionale 5371
Regionale 5357
Intercity 729
Regionale 5367
Intercity 723
Regionale 5365
Regionale 5371Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a ferry costs an average of £51.
Distance: 120 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo:
A coach is £0.32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo costing on average £11.
A coach is £41 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 7m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 41m 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 Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Capo d'Orlando to Palermo trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5359 | 11:41 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h56 | 13:37 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5361 | 13:34 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h53 | 15:27 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12885 · Regionale 21887 | 13:52 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h14 | 16:06 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5363 | 15:33 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h56 | 17:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 723 | 17:06 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h58 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5369 | 18:09 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h58 | 20:07 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 21891 · Regionale 12999 | 18:30 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h36 | 21:06 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12903 · Regionale 12911 | 19:24 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h39 | 22:03 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 729 | 21:10 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 1h48 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
Regionale 5357 | 8:45 Capo d'Orlando-Naso | 2h06 | 10:51 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Capo d'Orlando to Palermo run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 1:03 |
Last train 22:12 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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