1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h
Trains on 19 Sept
1
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roccapalumba to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roccapalumba to Palermo will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 trains from Roccapalumba to Palermo, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roccapalumba to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 42 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Roccapalumba to Palermo:
A coach is 0 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roccapalumba to Palermo costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 3m faster (59m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £10). 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
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 Roccapalumba to Palermo 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 5408 | 9:17 Roccapalumba-Alia | 1h00 | 10:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5503 | 9:41 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h48 | 10:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5410 | 11:17 Roccapalumba-Alia | 1h00 | 12:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5491 | 11:40 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h49 | 12:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5412 | 13:19 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h58 | 14:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5414 | 14:18 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h59 | 15:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5416 | 15:17 Roccapalumba-Alia | 1h00 | 16:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5511 | 15:41 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h48 | 16:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5418 | 16:43 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h52 | 17:35 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5513 | 17:41 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h48 | 18:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5422 | 18:18 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h59 | 19:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5424 | 19:17 Roccapalumba-Alia | 1h00 | 20:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5519 | 19:42 Roccapalumba-Alia | 0h47 | 20:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5426 | 21:17 Roccapalumba-Alia | 1h00 | 22:17 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 88239 | 22:15 Roccapalumba-Alia | 1h10 | 23:25 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Roccapalumba to Palermo run on average 13 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
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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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