Florence to Palermo train
Cheap train tickets from Florence to Palermo
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Train schedule Florence to Palermo
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Fastest train times from Florence to Palermo
Fastest Journey
12 h 20 m
Average
14 h 54 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
653 km
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Overview: Train from Florence to Palermo
 | Distance | 404 miles |
 | Average train duration | 13 h 25 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £90 (€102) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Frecciargento |
Trains from Florence to Palermo cover the 404 miles long journey taking on average 13 h 25 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Frecciargento. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £90, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £78. Travellers depart most frequently from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
Train companies: Frecciarossa and Intercity trains Florence to Palermo
Find the best trains from Florence to Palermo with Omio's travel partners Frecciarossa and Intercity from £78. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Intercity is one of the best options when travelling by train to Palermo from Florence. Omio quickly shows you current Intercity train timetables for the Florence - Palermo trip and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest journey available. The distance from Florence to Palermo is around 404 miles (652 km) and the cheapest Intercity one-way ticket you can book starts at £90. As you check the latest Florence to Palermo train timetable from Intercity for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Palermo safely. If you search for Intercity tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Intercity ticket between Florence and Palermo so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 404 miles (652 km) quickly between Florence and Palermo. When booking your Frecciarossa train from Florence to Palermo, you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
Prices for the Florence to Palermo train start as low as £78 one-way on Omio. Simply check the latest Trenitalia Frecciarossa train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, choose between the Super Economy, Economy, and Base fares, and book your cheap train from Florence to Palermo on Omio today!
Frecciarossa from Florence to Palermo train information:
- Average Duration: 7 h 10 min
- Average Price: £78
- Frecciarossa frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Florence to Palermo
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Palermo Centrale.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and travel around 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Palermo Centrale and need to travel approximately 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the train station to the city centre in Palermo.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
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