If you are on holiday in Sicily, have chosen to stay in Palermo, but don’t have a car and don’t want or can’t rent one, but would still like to see other beautiful places on Italy’s largest island, then you should consider traveling by train. Below we suggest 7 train trips from Palermo that will take you to some of Sicily’s most important sights.
In fact, the best way to get around Sicily is by train, as it allows you to travel quickly and cheaply from the various cities on the island while enjoying the scenery. Be sure to validate your ticket before boarding to avoid fines. Buses are another affordable travel option, and they may be your next best option.
There are 1,369 kilometers of railway tracks in Sicily that connect the island’s nine provinces, including those connecting Palermo airport with the city center. Trenitalia, Italy’s leading train company, operates regional trains in Sicily. There is also the Circumetnea train service, which connects the towns around Mount Etna and the underground systems of Catania and Palermo.
Ticket prices were valid at the end of 2022, but you can find them updated on the Trainline website. We’ve added a bus alternative where train travel time is too long.
