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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
£105
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
16 h 2 m
Average duration
17 h 36 m
Trains per day
9
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 £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £105.
Of the 9 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 17 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 h 45 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
InterCityNotte 797+
Intercity 723
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+
InterCityNotte 1963
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+
Intercity 727
Intercity 597 · Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 1959
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 5353
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+
InterCityNotte 1959
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+
InterCityNotte 1963Omio 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 £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 £59, and a flight costs an average of £15.
Distance: 887 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
£110 Average Price | £110 Average Price | £81 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 3m Average total duration 20h 3m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo trains for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 597 · Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 13:48 Milan Centrale | 22h10 | 11:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:00 Milan Centrale | 17h30 | 10:30 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 17:50 Milan Centrale | 18h08 | 11:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 18:45 Milan Centrale | 22h10 | 16:55 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 20:00 Milan Centrale | 20h55 | 16:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 797+ Intercity 723 | 22:18 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 20h52 | 19:10 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Trains from Milan to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £15 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 28m.
Distance 887 km |
Average train duration 16h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 28m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 22:45 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 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 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.

Most Milan to Palermo trains use the Milano Centrale to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is 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.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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