The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Palermo
Cheapest price
£144
Average price
£179
Fastest journey
20 h 47 m
Average duration
22 h 1 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Palermo will cost around £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
To travel from Nice to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 639+
InterCityNotte 1963
Regionale Veloce 3383+
InterCityNotte 799+
Intercity 723
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+
InterCityNotte 1959
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+
InterCityNotte 1959
Intercity 639+
InterCityNotte 1963
Regionale Veloce 3383+
InterCityNotte 799+
Intercity 723Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Nice to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 805 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£129 Average Price | £152 Average Price | £127 Average Price Cheapest |
25h 0m Average total duration 24h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 45m Average total duration 23h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nice to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 14:10 Ventimiglia station | 20h47 | 10:57 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 639+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 18:10 Ventimiglia station | 21h45 | 15:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3383+ InterCityNotte 799+ Intercity 723 | 18:57 Ventimiglia station | 23h31 | 18:28 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Nice to Palermo by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Palermo
Trains from Nice to Palermo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £45 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 805 km distance in 20h 0m.
Distance 805 km |
Average train duration 24h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 20h 0m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte from Nice to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte trains will get you between Nice and Palermo from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity Notte
FAQs: Nice to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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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