The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Palermo
Cheapest price
£126
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 28 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1077 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Palermo will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £126.
To travel from Geneva to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 45+
InterCityNotte 196313:2727h28Geneva station16:55Palermo Centrale£1261One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
InterCityNotte 1955+
EuroCity 415:2727h41Geneva station9:08Palermo Centrale£1971One-way2 changes
EuroCity 45+
InterCityNotte 196313:2727h28Geneva station16:55Palermo Centrale£1261One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
InterCityNotte 1955+
EuroCity 415:2727h41Geneva station9:08Palermo Centrale£1971One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Geneva to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, and a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 1077 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£190 Average Price | £184 Average Price | £112 Average Price Cheapest |
22h 43m Average total duration 22h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 36m Average total duration 27h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Geneva to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 41+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 5:27 Geneva station | 27h41 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 45+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 13:27 Geneva station | 27h28 | 16:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Palermo
Trains from Geneva to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 22h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £50 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 1077 km distance in 23h 45m.
Distance 1077 km |
Average train duration 22h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 23h 45m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:10 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte from Geneva to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte trains will get you between Geneva and Palermo from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity Notte
FAQs: Geneva to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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 Geneva and Palermo
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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