Travel by train from Milan to Palermo
The average journey from Milan to Palermo takes on average 17 h 41 min. Around 9 trains depart a day from Milan to Palermo. The average price is $90.83, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $43.
If you travel from Milan to Palermo by train you will leave from Milan Centrale or Milan Porta Garibaldi.
From Milan Centrale you can reach Palermo directly by Intercity and Intercity night trains.
Intercity: equipped with power and light sockets at the seat, a bathroom with changing table, coat hooks near the window, ample space for large luggage, bike and e-bike charging sockets, wheelchair disabled seat and companion seat (equipped toilet).
Divided into 4-person berths, the Intercity night car offers comfortable sleeping spaces (bed size is 190 x 70 cm), bedding set including pillow, pillowcase, cotton sheets and fleece blanket, ample space for luggage, electrical outlets equipped with USB support, reading lamp, button for direct call of service personnel, soundproofing, double locking of cabins from the inside, air conditioning, mini-bar trolley (extra charge). In addition, compartments reserved for women only are available on Comfort Cars. On board you will receive a mini travel kit consisting of a disposable pack of sanitizer, hand soap, wet wipe and toilet seat cover; mineral water for the night and juice, coffee and snacks when you wake up.
Alternatively, you can cover part of the route with Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains, which offer wi-fi, smartphones or laptops that are always charged, sufficient luggage space, and snacks available through food service. As with Italo, the price varies depending on the class you choose and how far in advance you book your trip. As for seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Standard Class
- Premium Class
- Business Class
- Executive Class
Once you arrive in Palermo, immerse yourself in the city, its typical markets, its colors. Climb to the roof of Palermo Cathedral to see the whole city from above. To discover this city and its secrets, we recommend this tour of Palermo. Carve out enough time to stop and eat arancine and have breakfast with brioche and the delicious Sicilian granita.
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