The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Palermo
Cheapest price
£209
Average price
£355
Fastest journey
15 h 5 m
Average duration
15 h 28 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Palermo will cost around £355 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £209.
Of the 54 trains that leave Milan for Palermo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 887 km distance in an average of 15 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 57 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.
InterCityNotte 1963
Regionale TRENORD 2643+
InterCityNotte 763+
Intercity 723
Intercity 597+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
9907+
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+
Intercity 727
9998+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 1955
9917+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
9991+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 1955Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Milan to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Palermo 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 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 887 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
£125 Average Price | £123 Average Price | £116 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 35m Average total duration 20h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 27m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9601+ FRECCIARGENTO 8863+ Intercity 723 | 04:20 Milan Centrale | 14h08 | 18:28 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9613+ Intercity 727 | 07:30 Milan Centrale | 15h05 | 22:35 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 08:10 Milan Centrale | 24h12 | 08:22 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18715+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 09:50 Milan Centrale | 26h44 | 12:34 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:35 Milan Centrale | 15h47 | 08:22 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 18:35 Milan Centrale | 17h59 | 12:34 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5359 | 18:35 Milan Centrale | 17h57 | 12:32 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 19:10 Milan Centrale | 20h45 | 15:55 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 797+ Intercity 723 | 20:35 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 21h53 | 18:28 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Palermo
Trains from Milan to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 887 km distance in 14h 25m.
Distance 887 km |
Average train duration 14h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 25m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento from Milan to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento trains will get you between Milan and Palermo 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: Milan to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan and Palermo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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