The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
15 h 32 m
Average duration
17 h 23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
820 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale 16800+
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19593:13 PM20h42Venice Santa Lucia11:55 AMPalermo Centrale$1111One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+
InterCityNotte 19596:26 PM17h29Venice Santa Lucia11:55 AMPalermo Centrale$1421One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 72310:05 PM21h00Venice Santa Lucia7:05 PMPalermo Centrale$1601One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
Intercity 7277:26 AM15h32Venice Santa Lucia10:58 PMPalermo Centrale$1681One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3983+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 19554:40 PM16h28Venice Santa Lucia9:08 AMPalermo Centrale$1781One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
Intercity 7277:26 AM15h32Venice Santa Lucia10:58 PMPalermo Centrale$1681One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3983+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 19554:40 PM16h28Venice Santa Lucia9:08 AMPalermo Centrale$1781One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431+
InterCityNotte 19554:26 PM16h42Venice Santa Lucia9:08 AMPalermo Centrale$1831One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+
InterCityNotte 19596:26 PM17h29Venice Santa Lucia11:55 AMPalermo Centrale$1421One-way1 transfer
Regionale 16800+
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19593:13 PM20h42Venice Santa Lucia11:55 AMPalermo Centrale$1111One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 509 miles (820 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$150 Average price | $115 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest |
18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration 21h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 8:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 21h00 | 5:05 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Intercity 727 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 15h32 | 8:58 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 1:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 20h42 | 9:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h42 | 7:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h28 | 7:08 AM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 17h29 | 9:55 AM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale
Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 18h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 509 miles (820 km) distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 509 miles (820 km) |
Average train duration 18h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 15h 35m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Venice Santa Lucia and Palermo Centrale from $46 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice Santa Lucia to Palermo Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
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