There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Balestrate by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
- Take the train from Piraineto to Balestratetrain
4h 29m€27–131Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Alcamo c.da San Gaetanobus
12h 56m€61–81Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
14h 22m€104–180Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome to Civitavecchia Portcar
- Take the carferry from Civitavecchia Port to Palermo Portocarferry
- Drive from Palermo Porto to Balestratecar
14h 58m€81–116Bus via Palermo
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
16h 45m€96–142
Rome to Balestrate by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Balestrate is to fly and train which costs €26 - €140 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Balestrate is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €26 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Alcamo c.da San Gaetano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Rome and Balestrate is 475 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Balestrate without a car is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Rome to Balestrate, including transfers.
Rome to Balestrate bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Balestrate is to bus which takes 12h 56m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 14h 22m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Balestrate, Italy?
Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Alcamo c.da San Gaetano once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale 4 times a day. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 11h 32m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18–95
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–250
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18–95
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17–120
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Piraineto to Balestrate
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Alcamo c.da San Gaetano
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Civitavecchia Port to Palermo Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Balestrate bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Alcamo c.da San Gaetano station.
Rome to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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