Palermo to Alcantara by train

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Overview: trains from Palermo to Alcantara

Find the key information for travelling by train from Palermo to Alcantara, 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 04:58 View journey
Last train 20:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 170
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey £15.80 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 52m
Train operators 5

From Palermo to Alcantara by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Palermo to Alcantara by train. With 31 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Palermo and Alcantara

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £15.80, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Palermo and Alcantara

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 31 trains make this journey of 170 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Palermo is at 04:58 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:25.

During the weekend, 06:10 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 18:33 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 7 minutes.

Palermo to Alcantara train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 170 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 51 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Palermo and Alcantara?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Palermo to Alcantara

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 Alcantara city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Palermo to Alcantara

Want to know more about your journey from Palermo to Alcantara? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Palermo and Alcantara covers 170 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.