Travelling by train from Padua to Palermo

Ready to travel from Padua to Palermo by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Padua and Palermo

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$467.49, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Padua to Palermo daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Palermo on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:45: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:46: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:45: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:38: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 32 minutes: frequency of train departures

Padua to Palermo train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 821 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 14 hours and 44 minutes.

How far in advance Padua and Palermo tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Padua and Palermo are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Padua to Palermo

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Palermo city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Padua to Palermo by train?

The train journey between Padua and Palermo spans 821 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Padua to Palermo cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is AU$467.49. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Padua to Palermo?

Tickets for travel between Padua to Palermo are available 6 months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Padua to Palermo by train?

The fastest journey is 14 hours and 44 minutes.