Palerme
Palerme
Palerme
Geneva
Milan
Milan
Milan
Milan
🌎 Countries crossed
France, Switzerland, Italy
🕔 Transport time
27h05
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 4 times
less than with aplane
💼 Journey type
Beach, Culture
How to join Palerme from Lyon by train?
Lyon, FranceGeneva, Switzerland
Regional train
≈ 1h57
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Geneva, SwitzerlandMilan, Italy
High speed train (other)
≈ 4h23
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Milan, ItalyPalerme, Italy
Night train
≈ 20h45
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The itinerary includes 27h05 of transport and 3 steps.
Lyon - Geneva
The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1h57. You'll travel in a regional train.
Geneva - Milan
Up to 3 direct trains a day, with typical departures at 05:27, 13:27 and 18:27 from Geneva Cornavin.
The route passes through spectacular Alpine scenery, including the shores of Lake Geneva, the vineyards of Lavaux, the Simplon Pass and the Italian valleys: an excellent opportunity to enjoy the panorama while traveling in comfort!
The step from Geneva to Milan lasts 4h23. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Milan - Palerme
The step from Milan to Palerme lasts 20h45. You'll travel in a night train.
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