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Sleeper train from Milan to Sicily
Travel on the overnight sleeper train from Milan and arrive in Sicily in the early afternoon the following day.
The Intercity Notte overnight sleeper night train, run by the Italian state operator Trenitalia, connects Milan via Bologna, Florence and Messina to several places in Siciliy including Catania, Syracuse, and Palermo.
Save having to stay overnight in a hotel: whether for business or leisure, leave late in the evening and wake up in the morning in the famous island of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean that's home to Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna.
Operator: Trenitalia
Timetable: Departs Milan 8.10am, arrives Catania 2.32pm, Siracuse 3.48pm, and Palermo 4.55pm (always check with the operator for the latest timings when you book and before boarding)
Sleeping arrangements: 1,2 and 3-bed sleepers and 4-berth couchettes
See also how to travel all the way from London to Sicily, stopping over night in Milan or Naples: Train from London to Sicily
Milan to Sicily tickets provided by Rail Europe, which also allows you to buy tickets for multiple train operators in multiple European countries - handy if you're travelling throughout Italy by train. It does charge a small booking fee, but offers several useful facilities, such as a free email alert service to let you know as soon as bookings open for your chosen route so you can snap up the cheapest tickets when they become available.
Eurostar tickets provided by Rail Europe.
How to book train tickets as part of a package with accommodation
If you want someone to book the whole journey for you or combine it with staying in hotels en route, get in touch with the travel agent Byway through its page for concierge support.
