The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Palermo
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£188
Fastest journey
22 h 2 m
Average duration
23 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
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 £188 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
To travel from Nice to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 639+
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 72319:1023h55Ventimiglia station19:05Palermo Centrale£1411One-way2 changes
Intercity 635+
InterCityNotte 196315:1025h45Ventimiglia station16:55Palermo Centrale£1501One-way1 change
Intercity 631 · Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 19559:1023h58Ventimiglia station9:08Palermo Centrale£1741One-way2 changes
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+
InterCityNotte 195915:1022h02Ventimiglia station13:12Palermo Centrale£2371One-way2 changes
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+
InterCityNotte 195510:5922h09Ventimiglia station9:08Palermo Centrale£2371One-way2 changes
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+
InterCityNotte 195915:1022h02Ventimiglia station13:12Palermo Centrale£2371One-way2 changes
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+
InterCityNotte 195510:5922h09Ventimiglia station9:08Palermo Centrale£2371One-way2 changes
Intercity 639+
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 72319:1023h55Ventimiglia station19:05Palermo Centrale£1411One-way2 changes
Intercity 631 · Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 19559:1023h58Ventimiglia station9:08Palermo Centrale£1741One-way2 changes
Intercity 635+
InterCityNotte 196315:1025h45Ventimiglia station16:55Palermo Centrale£1501One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a flight costs an average of £87.
Distance: 805 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£109 Average Price | £193 Average Price | £99 Average Price Cheapest |
25h 0m Average total duration 24h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 26m Average total duration 23h 56m 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, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 631 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 7:10 Ventimiglia station | 23h58 | 7:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 8:59 Ventimiglia station | 22h09 | 7:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 13:10 Ventimiglia station | 22h02 | 11:12 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 635+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 13:10 Ventimiglia station | 25h45 | 14:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 639+ InterCityNotte 899+ Intercity 723 | 17:10 Ventimiglia station | 23h55 | 17:05 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes |
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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 £56 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 805 km distance in 20h 42m.
Distance 805 km |
Average train duration 24h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 20h 42m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 21:10 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Intercity Notte from Nice to Palermo trainsIntercity Notte trains will get you between Nice and Palermo from £48. 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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