The cheapest and fastest trains from Giardini Naxos to Palermo
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giardini Naxos to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giardini Naxos to Palermo will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Giardini Naxos for Palermo 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 170 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 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.
10:014h22Giardini Naxos14:23Palermo£171One-way0 changes
4:525h00Giardini Naxos9:52Palermo£171One-way0 changes
10:014h22Giardini Naxos14:23Palermo£171One-way0 changes
4:525h00Giardini Naxos9:52Palermo£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Giardini Naxos to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giardini Naxos to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 170 km
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4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Giardini Naxos to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Giardini Naxos to Palermo trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12988+ Intercity 729 | 17:10 Calatabiano station | 5h51 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12988+ Intercity 729 | 17:14 Alcantara | 5h47 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12983 · Regionale 5378+ Intercity 729 | 17:28 Alcantara | 5h33 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5378+ Intercity 729 | 17:58 Taormina-Giardini | 5h03 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
![]() | 4:52 Giardini Naxos | 5h00 | 9:52 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:01 Giardini Naxos | 4h22 | 14:23 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Giardini Naxos to Palermo
Trains from Giardini Naxos to Palermo run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 4:21 |
Last train 19:19 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Giardini Naxos to Palermo trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Giardini Naxos and Palermo from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Giardini Naxos to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Giardini Naxos 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.

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