The cheapest and fastest trains from Sorrento to Palermo
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
18 h 15 m
Average duration
18 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sorrento to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Palermo will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sorrento for Palermo every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 18 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 25 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.
12:4518h23Sorrento7:08Palermo£1331One-way0 changes
15:3018h25Sorrento9:55Palermo£1501One-way0 changes
15:4018h15Sorrento9:55Palermo£1541One-way0 changes
15:4018h15Sorrento9:55Palermo£1541One-way0 changes
12:4518h23Sorrento7:08Palermo£1331One-way0 changes
15:3018h25Sorrento9:55Palermo£1501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, ferry and flight for Sorrento to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry |
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£129 Average Price | £69 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sorrento to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Palermo trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIALINK LK032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:30 Sorrento station | 16h38 | 9:08 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sorrento to Palermo
Trains from Sorrento to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 16h 38m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 12h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 16h 38m |
First train 7:02 |
Last train 21:10 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Italo, Intercity Notte, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. from Sorrento to Palermo trainsItalo, Intercity Notte, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. trains will get you between Sorrento 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: Sorrento to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sorrento 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 Sorrento and Palermo
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Tasso
- Il Buco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grand Hotel Royal
- Hotel Mediterraneo
- Hotel Bristol
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Circumvesuviana trains
- Train: Circumvesuviana line
- Bus: Several local lines available
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