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Naples to Palermo by train
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Cheapest Price €3.17
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30 days in advance €44.30
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7 days in advance €64.95
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First train00:15
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Last train23:58
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey9hr 5m
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Distance315 kilometres
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Trains per day13
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Avg. journey time9hr 48m
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Train operators
Naples to Palermo train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Naples to Palermo by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Naples to Palermo take around 9 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 315 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Naples is scheduled to depart at around 00:15. The last departure is usually at around 23:58. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 13 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 36 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €3.17.
We think any time is a great time to visit Palermo, 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 Palermo.
Is there a direct train from Naples to Palermo?
Yes, there is a direct train from Naples to Palermo.
How long does it take to travel from Naples to Palermo?
The Naples to Palermo train travel takes about 9 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Naples to Palermo train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Palermo leaving Naples at around 00:15 and the last train leaving at around 23:58. This is the same at the weekend.
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Intercity
The journey by train from Naples to Palermo in Sicily is extremely easy, but it’s not fast. Italian high-speed rail dwindles south of Naples. You’ll be rewarded by some fabulous coastal scenery, so it's worth it to travel during the day by Intercity train if you have the time. These trains are usually much cheaper than the overnight service.
Sit on the right side of the train for the best views on this journey. The train skirts Vesuvius on the route out of Naples. Heading south, the railway plays cat and mouse with the wild Cilento coast, here and there diving down to the sea before returning inland. Once into Calabria, the line mostly stays along the coast. At Villa San Giovanni the entire train rolls onto a ship for the short crossing to Sicily. You'll reach dry land at Messina, from where it is a wonderful 3-hour journey along the north coast of Sicily to Palermo.
Naples Centrale to Palermo Centrale
All trains from Naples to Sicily depart from Naples Centrale station. You’ll arrive in Palermo at the city’s main station. Trenitalia Intercity trains run twice daily from Naples to Palermo. The train makes four intermediate stops on the mainland while travelling south from Naples to the ferry terminal for Sicily. Once in Sicily, the train stops six times on the journey along the north coast from Messina to Palermo.