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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parghelia to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 232 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parghelia to Palermo:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Parghelia to Palermo costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.57. The journey takes 6h 9m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Parghelia to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 14:30. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 7h 44m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 44m |
First train 4:21 |
Last train 14:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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 Parghelia 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 Parghelia to Palermo trains use the Parghelia to Palermo Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Parghelia and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Parghelia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Spizziculia Good Food & Wine, Da Tonino
Ticket office support is available at Parghelia.
Available at Parghelia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parghelia: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Santa Lucia, Hotel Porto Pirgos, Hotel Cannamele Resort.
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