The cheapest and fastest trains from Pisa to Palermo
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
13 h 46 m
Average duration
15 h 11 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pisa to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa to Palermo will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
To travel from Pisa to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 7232:5616h12Pisa Centrale19:08Palermo Centrale£1001One-way1 change
Intercity 501 · Intercity 7276:4716h14Pisa Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£1021One-way1 change
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
InterCityNotte 195920:3817h05Pisa Centrale13:43Palermo Centrale£1031One-way1 change
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
InterCityNotte 1959+
Regionale 535920:3816h58Pisa Centrale13:36Palermo Centrale£1101One-way2 changes
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Intercity 7277:3315h28Pisa Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£1141One-way1 change
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 7279:1513h46Pisa Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£1511One-way2 changes
Regionale 18250+
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
Intercity 7234:1514h53Pisa Centrale19:08Palermo Centrale£1351One-way2 changes
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Intercity 7277:3315h28Pisa Centrale23:01Palermo Centrale£1141One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 4048+
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
InterCityNotte 195517:3215h36Pisa Centrale9:08Palermo Centrale£1321One-way2 changes
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 7232:5616h12Pisa Centrale19:08Palermo Centrale£1001One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train, flight and ferry for Pisa to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 670 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£101 Average Price | £92 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price |
16h 9m Average total duration 15h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 52m Average total duration 19h 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Pisa to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Pisa to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 723+ InterCityNotte 899 | 2:56 Pisa Centrale | 16h12 | 19:08 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18250+ FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ Intercity 723 | 4:15 Pisa Centrale | 14h53 | 19:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 501 · Intercity 727 | 6:47 Pisa Centrale | 16h14 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Intercity 727 | 7:33 Pisa Centrale | 15h28 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 9:15 Pisa Centrale | 13h46 | 23:01 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4048+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 17:32 Pisa Centrale | 15h36 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale 5359+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 20:38 Pisa Centrale | 16h58 | 13:36 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 20:38 Pisa Centrale | 17h05 | 13:43 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pisa to Palermo
Trains from Pisa to Palermo run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 670 km distance in 14h 50m.
Distance 670 km |
Average train duration 15h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 14h 50m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Intercity Notte from Pisa to Palermo trainsIntercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Pisa and Palermo from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Pisa to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pisa 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pisa and Palermo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30
- There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
- There is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
- McDonald's
- Panetteria Binario 1
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Hotel NH Pisa
- Hotel La Pace
- Hotel Maria
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30
- Located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
- Bus lines: 1
- Train lines: Pisamover (S2), FA, FB, IC, ICN, RV, R, EN
- 24/7
- Ristorante pizzeria
- SushiKing
- Ristorante Cinese Oriente
- Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
- Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany
- Le Cascine
- Camping Village Torre Pendente
- 24/7
- Train lines: REG, RV
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