There are 7 ways to get from Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo by plane, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, ferry, 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 from Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
3h 39m€37–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
15h 18m€36–117Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome, Termini (G) to Port of Naplescar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermocarferry
10h 44m€69–134Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 44m€85–200Train to Naples Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
4h 29m€70–173Train, ferry
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain 9951 / ...
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
13h 8m€82–119Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Palermo426.8 km
11h 29m€46
Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €46 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €35 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome, Termini (G) 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.
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.
The distance between Rome, Termini (G) and Palermo is 470 km.
The best way to get from Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo, including transfers.
Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 15h 18m.
What companies run services between Rome, Termini (G), 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 €85–200 and the journey takes 11h 44m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–130
Flights from Naples Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–95
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- tuifly.be
Flights from Naples Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–55
- Smart Flex
- €40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €42–85
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
- Seat
- €42–47
- Cabin
- €60–85
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- Phone
- 02 76028132
- helpdesk@tirrenia.it
- Website
- tirrenia.it
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.tirrenia.it/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €46
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.
Rome, Termini (G) to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome, Termini (G) and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.