The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
19 h 9 m
Average duration
19 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
793 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 2 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Palermo Centrale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 793 km distance in an average of 19 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 h 21 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 793 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £119 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price |
18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 25m Average total duration 21h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration 21h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 20h21 | 11:32 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:22 Genoa Piazza Principe | 21h59 | 15:21 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale
Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:53. The fastest train covers the 793 km distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 793 km |
Average train duration 18h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 15h 35m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Regionale from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Regionale trains will get you between Genoa Piazza Principe and Palermo Centrale 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: Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Genoa Piazza Principe and Palermo Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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