What is the cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €46 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Roma Termini and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Roma Termini to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Palermo via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Roma Termini and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Palermo Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Roma Termini to Palermo?

The distance between Roma Termini and Palermo is 470 km.

How do I travel from Roma Termini to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Roma Termini to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €27 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Roma Termini to Palermo?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Roma Termini to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roma Termini to Palermo bus from?

Roma Termini to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Roma Termini to Palermo train from?

Roma Termini to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Roma Termini to Palermo?

The best way to get from Roma Termini to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €110 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €27 - €80 and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Roma Termini to Palermo bus arrive?

Roma Termini to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

Where does the Roma Termini to Palermo train arrive?

Roma Termini to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Roma Termini to Palermo?

Book your Roma Termini to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5753+ hotels available in Palermo.

Can I share a ride from Roma Termini to Palermo?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roma Termini and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Roma Termini to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Roma Termini to Palermo by plane, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
3h 39m
€41–164
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 44m
€27–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Roma Termini to Port of Naplescar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermocarferry
10h 43m
€73–118
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain 9927 / ...
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
12h 33m
€46–82
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
4h 15m
€51–168
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
5h 48m
€47–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
15h 18m
€28–77
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Palermorideshare 426.8 km
11h 29m
€46

Roma Termini to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

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11h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.4 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Roma Termini, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

ITA Airways, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) hourly. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €27–110 and the journey takes 11h 44m.

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