Palermo to Malpensa Airport by train

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Overview: trains from Palermo to Malpensa Airport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Palermo to Malpensa Airport, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:00 View journey
Last train 20:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 15hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 919
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey AU$151.11 View journey
Avg journey time 20hr 42m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Palermo to Malpensa Airport by train

Want to know how to get from Palermo to Malpensa Airport by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Palermo to Malpensa Airport take around 15 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 919 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Palermo is scheduled to depart at around  07:00. The last departure is usually at around 20:55. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$151.11.

We think any time is a great time to visit Malpensa Airport, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Malpensa Airport.

Is there a direct train from Palermo to Malpensa Airport?

The journey between Palermo and Malpensa Airport usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Palermo to Malpensa Airport every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Palermo to Malpensa Airport?

The Palermo to Malpensa Airport train travel takes about 15 hours and 11 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Palermo to Malpensa Airport train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Malpensa Airport leaving Palermo at around 07:00 and the last train leaving at around 20:55. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.