Taking the train from Palermo to Lyon

So you’re considering going from Palermo to Lyon by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Palermo and Lyon

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$323.24, 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.

Departure frequency and timetable from Palermo to Lyon

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Palermo to Lyon:

  • 05:08 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:10 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:50 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:10 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 42 minutes from Palermo toward Lyon.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 10 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Palermo to Lyon

Trains can complete this route in as little as 21 hours and 57 minutes. The total distance travelled is 1,097 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Palermo and Lyon?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Palermo and Lyon 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Palermo to Lyon travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Lyon.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Palermo to Lyon by train?

The train journey between Palermo and Lyon spans 1,097 kilometres.

How much does the train from Palermo to Lyon cost?

The minimum fare on this route is AU$323.24. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

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

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

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

The fastest journey time is 21 hours and 57 minutes.