Intercity Notte Sleeper Train

Board in Milan or Rome in the evening and wake up in Palermo, Cefalu, Taormina, or Catania the next morning. No early flight, no extra hotel night — just time used well.

The unique part: at Villa San Giovanni, the train splits into sections and rolls directly onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina. Sleeper passengers can stay in their cabin the whole time, luggage included — or step up on deck for coffee and sea views on the roughly 20-minute crossing.

From private singles to shared quads

Train carriage corridor, Relax single room, Relax double room

Panoramic view of the single room interior, exterior of the train carriage, towels + pillow and pillowcase + disposable towels

Onboard Amenities

Full bedding — sheets, pillow, duvet, towel — is provided. Relax cabins also include a small toiletry kit and bottled water. A light breakfast (coffee, juice, snacks) is served in the morning.

Luggage

No weight or size limit. Store bags on the overhead rack, the end-of-carriage shelf, or the cabinet above your berth.

Good to Know

There's no dining car, so pick up food at the station before boarding. Delays of one to two hours are common on the southern leg, so build in some buffer time.

Luggage storage space, bottled water, sink and trash can

Two routes, two sets of stops

Palermo Centrale Platform