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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.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£114
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£158
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
15 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
19 h 26 m
Trains on 20 Oct
6
Distance
905 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Turin to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turin to Palermo will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
To travel from Turin to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 723
InterCityNotte 35527 · InterCityNotte 1963
Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 95057
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 95057
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+
InterCityNotte 95063
InterCityNotte 35527 · InterCityNotte 1963
Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 1955Trains from Turin to Palermo run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 905 km distance in 15h 11m.
Distance 905 km |
Average train duration 18h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 15h 11m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 21:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Turin to Palermo trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ InterCityNotte 95063 | 17:00 Turin Porta Nuova | 18h55 | 11:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 35527 · InterCityNotte 1963 | 18:35 Turin Porta Nuova | 22h20 | 16:55 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Intercity 723 | 21:55 Turin Porta Nuova | 21h09 | 19:04 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 95057 | 7:00 Turin Porta Nuova | 15h58 | 22:58 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:40 Turin Porta Nuova | 22h33 | 9:13 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:50 Turin Porta Nuova | 17h23 | 9:13 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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
The most popular day trips by train from Palermo are Cefalù, Bagheria, Termini Imerese and Castelbuono. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Palermo on Omio.

Cefalù is a historic seaside town on Sicily’s north coast, known for its Norman cathedral, sandy beach and medieval lanes. La Rocca towers above the old town, giving the place a dramatic setting and an easy-going Sicilian character.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 40m.

Bagheria is a Sicilian town near Palermo known for baroque villas and its connection to Renato Guttuso. It feels more lived-in than polished, with aristocratic architecture, nearby sea views and a strong local identity.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 10m.

Termini Imerese is a coastal Sicilian town known for its thermal baths, historic centre and port. Roman roots, sea views and a lived-in local character give it a practical, unpolished charm.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 21m.

Castelbuono is a hill town in northern Sicily known for the Castello dei Ventimiglia and its medieval streets. Set beside the Madonie mountains, it is also recognised for local pastries and a strong food tradition.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 18:33.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Turin 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 Turin to Palermo trains use the Torino Porta Nuova to station pair. Use this guide to compare Turin and Palermo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Torino Porta Nuova is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Nuova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mignon, Caffé Napoli, Venchi, Fattorie Garofalo Bistrot, La Piadineria, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Café, A Cafè, Segafredo Zanetti Espresso
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM machines are in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are information center is located in front of the station.
Luggage storage is luggage storage is managed by KiPoint, located on the ground floor of the station at Platform 1.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Nuova: Office and service of assistance for passengers with special needs.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Genio, B&B Central Station, Turin Palace Hotel.
Torino Lingotto is 5 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Lingotto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Eataly Lingotto, Ristorante La Smarrita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Torino Lingotto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Torino Lingotto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Torino Lingotto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Lingotto: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Lingotto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Torino Lingotto Congress, DoubleTree by Hilton Turin Lingotto, AC Hotel Torino.
Torino Porta Susa is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Susa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café, Chef Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Susa: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Diplomatic, Hotel Torino Porta Susa, Hotel & Residence Torino Centro.
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