The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Palermo
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
12 h 47 m
Average duration
14 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
653 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Palermo will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
To travel from Florence to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 18251+
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 7230:4018h32Florence Santa Maria Novella19:12Palermo Centrale£1071One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 72710:1412h47Florence Santa Maria Novella23:01Palermo Centrale£1291One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
Intercity 7236:0013h12Florence Santa Maria Novella19:12Palermo Centrale£1331One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 72710:1412h47Florence Santa Maria Novella23:01Palermo Centrale£1291One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
Intercity 7236:0013h12Florence Santa Maria Novella19:12Palermo Centrale£1331One-way1 change
Regionale 18251+
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 7230:4018h32Florence Santa Maria Novella19:12Palermo Centrale£1071One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train, flight and ferry for Florence to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 653 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £80 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 47m Average total duration 19h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 16h 18m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Florence to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Palermo trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 10:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h47 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 21:48 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h03 | 12:51 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 899+ Intercity 723 | 0:40 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 18h32 | 19:12 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ Intercity 723 | 6:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h12 | 19:12 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs Intercity Notte?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Palermo
Trains from Florence to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 653 km distance in 12h 44m.
Distance 653 km |
Average train duration 12h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 44m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:26 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Florence to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Florence and Palermo from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Florence to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence and Palermo
Most Florence to Palermo trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Florence station do trains to Palermo leave from?
Getting to Firenze Santa Maria Novella from Florence city centre
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station facilities and services
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Getting to Firenze Campo di Marte from Florence city centre
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte train station facilities and services
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Moka Café
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Getting to Firenze Rifredi from Florence city centre
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi train station facilities and services
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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