The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse to Palermo
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse to Palermo will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Syracuse to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 5502 · Regionale Veloce 55035:434h46Syracuse station10:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Regionale 5380 · Regionale Veloce 54916:345h55Syracuse station12:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Regionale 5386 · Regionale Veloce 551314:064h23Syracuse station18:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Regionale 5516 · Regionale Veloce 551915:544h35Syracuse station20:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 21507 · Regionale Veloce 55118:437h46Syracuse station16:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way2 changes
Regionale 5386 · Regionale Veloce 551314:064h23Syracuse station18:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Regionale 5516 · Regionale Veloce 551915:544h35Syracuse station20:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
treno 12954 effettuato con bus PA686 · Regionale Veloce 55013:174h42Syracuse station7:59Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Regionale 5502 · Regionale Veloce 55035:434h46Syracuse station10:29Palermo Centrale£181One-way1 change
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 54917:374h52Syracuse station12:29Palermo Centrale£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Syracuse to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Syracuse to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 204 km
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Syracuse to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse to Palermo trains for today, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5380 · Regionale Veloce 5491 | 6:34 Syracuse station | 5h55 | 12:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 21507 · Regionale Veloce 5511 | 8:43 Syracuse station | 7h46 | 16:29 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 | 8:43 Syracuse station | 6h43 | 15:26 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 5386 · Regionale Veloce 5513 | 14:06 Syracuse station | 4h23 | 18:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 5516 · Regionale Veloce 5519 | 15:54 Syracuse station | 4h35 | 20:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12954 effettuato con bus PA686 · Regionale Veloce 5501 | 3:17 Syracuse station | 4h42 | 7:59 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 5502 · Regionale Veloce 5503 | 5:43 Syracuse station | 4h46 | 10:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse to Palermo
Trains from Syracuse to Palermo run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:17, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 3:17 |
Last train 20:25 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Syracuse to Palermo trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Syracuse and Palermo from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Syracuse to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse 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.

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