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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 18 Sept
£108
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£146
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
15 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
17 h 36 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Palermo will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
To travel from Genoa to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
InterCityNotte 799+
Intercity 723
Intercity 673+
Regionale 18535+
InterCityNotte 1963
Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Intercity 727
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
InterCityNotte 1959
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+
Intercity 727
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Intercity 727
Regionale Veloce 3021+
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
InterCityNotte 1959
InterCityNotte 799+
Intercity 723Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £74, while a train costs an average of £108.
Distance: 791 km
| Train | Most popular Ferry | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£108 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price | £101 Average Price | £91 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 10m Average total duration 18h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 16m Average total duration 19h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 55m Average total duration 20h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Palermo:
A ferry is £15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Palermo costing on average £89.
A ferry is £27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Genoa to Palermo costing on average £101.
A ferry is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Palermo costing on average £108.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 40m.
Ferry takes on average 19h 16m.
Coach takes on average 20h 25m.
You'll arrive about 16h 1m sooner (18h 40m by train vs 34h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £108 compared to roughly £91 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Palermo trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Intercity 727+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 15h53 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 12:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 20h49 | 9:13 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ InterCityNotte 1955+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 14:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 18h23 | 9:13 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 18:35 Genoa Piazza Principe | 18h15 | 12:50 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18539+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 19:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 21h08 | 16:55 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 899+ Intercity 723 | 22:17 Genoa Piazza Principe | 20h47 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Intercity 727 | 5:48 Genoa Piazza Principe | 17h10 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Trains from Genoa to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 791 km distance in 17h 13m.
Distance 791 km |
Average train duration 18h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 17h 13m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 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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Palermo Centrale -> Piazza Politeama, Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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.

Most Genoa to Palermo trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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