The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£173
Fastest journey
13 h 55 m
Average duration
15 h 26 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
890 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale will cost around £173 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Of the 9 trains that leave Palermo Centrale for Milan Centrale 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 890 km distance in an average of 15 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 10 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 1964
InterCityNotte 1958+
Intercity 590
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
Intercity 736+
9996
Intercity 736+
9994
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
Intercity 736+
9994
InterCityNotte 1958+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9622
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612
Intercity 736+
9996Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £61, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 890 km
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£125 Average Price | £131 Average Price | £105 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 28m Average total duration 18h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 44m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale trains for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 1954+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612 | 17:53 Palermo Centrale | 16h05 | 09:58 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1954+ Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3075 | 17:53 Palermo Centrale | 22h45 | 16:38 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 20:10 Palermo Centrale | 16h25 | 12:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ Intercity 590 | 20:10 Palermo Centrale | 22h15 | 18:25 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 20:10 Palermo Centrale | 20h35 | 16:45 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 736+ 9996 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 16h10 | 22:15 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 13h55 | 20:00 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 736+ 9994 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 15h10 | 21:15 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 736+ 8158 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 16h15 | 22:20 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1964 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 21h15 | 09:10 Milan Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale
Trains from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:21, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 890 km distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 890 km |
Average train duration 15h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 45m |
First train 03:21 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Palermo Centrale and Milan Centrale from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo Centrale to Milan Centrale 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Palermo Centrale and Milan Centrale
- 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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