Museo Civico
Small civic exhibition space presenting local history, documents and objects that explain Leonforte’s origins and community identity.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 49 m
Trains on 19 Sept
16
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Leonforte is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Leonforte will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 16 trains from Palermo to Leonforte, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
Regionale Veloce 5520
Regionale Veloce 5506
Regionale Veloce 5508
Regionale Veloce 5510
Regionale Veloce 5512
Regionale Veloce 5506
Regionale Veloce 5508
Regionale Veloce 5510
Regionale Veloce 5512
Regionale Veloce 5520Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Leonforte among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 105 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Leonforte:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Leonforte costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Leonforte take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 9m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£17 vs £22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Leonforte trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 5506 · Regionale 21507 | 7:31 Palermo Centrale | 4h03 | 11:34 Dittaino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5506 | 7:31 Palermo Centrale | 1h49 | 9:20 Enna station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5506 · Regionale 21507 | 7:31 Palermo Centrale | 4h15 | 11:46 Leonforte Pirato | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5508 | 9:31 Palermo Centrale | 1h49 | 11:20 Enna station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5508 · Regionale 21530 | 9:31 Palermo Centrale | 4h36 | 14:07 Leonforte Pirato | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5508 · Regionale 21530 | 9:31 Palermo Centrale | 4h48 | 14:19 Dittaino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5510 | 13:31 Palermo Centrale | 1h49 | 15:20 Enna station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5510 · Regionale 21550 | 13:31 Palermo Centrale | 2h39 | 16:10 Leonforte Pirato | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5510 · Regionale 21550 | 13:31 Palermo Centrale | 2h50 | 16:21 Dittaino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5512 · Regionale 21500 | 15:31 Palermo Centrale | 2h39 | 18:10 Leonforte Pirato | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5512 | 15:31 Palermo Centrale | 1h49 | 17:20 Enna station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5512 · Regionale 21500 | 15:31 Palermo Centrale | 2h50 | 18:21 Dittaino | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 5520 | 17:31 Palermo Centrale | 1h50 | 19:21 Enna station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
Regionale 34932 · Regionale 21582 · Regionale 21514 | 4:38 Palermo Centrale | 3h32 | 8:10 Leonforte Pirato | 2 changes | |
Regionale 34932 · Regionale 21582 · Regionale 21514 | 4:38 Palermo Centrale | 3h18 | 7:56 Enna station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 34932 · Regionale 21582 · Regionale 21514 | 4:38 Palermo Centrale | 3h43 | 8:21 Dittaino | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Palermo to Leonforte run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 18:41. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 18:41 |
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Small civic exhibition space presenting local history, documents and objects that explain Leonforte’s origins and community identity.
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Open area around the monumental fountain, popular for photos and an easy stop when exploring Leonforte’s historic core.
Residential historic quarter with traditional streets and local character, suited to slower walks away from the busiest spots.
Prickly pears protected one by one on the plant, giving large sweet fruit. They are Leonforte’s signature produce and celebrated locally each autumn.
Crisp chickpea-flour fritters, often eaten as a street snack in Sicily. Simple, traditional and naturally free from animal products.
Rice balls filled traditionally with ragù, peas and cheese, then breaded and fried. A classic Sicilian snack found across the island.
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Moderate for inland Sicily. Rooms, simple dining and cafés are reasonable, while car travel is often needed as local public transport is limited.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% at restaurants for very good service.
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