What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Palermo is to bus and ferry which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rome 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 36m.

How far is it from Rome to Palermo?

The distance between Rome and Palermo is 470 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs €50 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Palermo?

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

Where do I catch the Rome to Palermo bus from?

Rome to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Palermo train from?

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

Train or fly from Rome to Palermo?

The best way to get from Rome to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Rome to Palermo bus arrive?

Rome to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Rome to Palermo train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Palermo?

Book your Rome to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5428+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at €35 per night.

Can I share a ride from Rome to Palermo?

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

Rome to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Palermo by plane, train, busferry, taxi, ferry, 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.

1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)FCO - PMO
best
Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
3h 39m
€31–231
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal BusMilano
cheapest
Bus and ferry
11h 40m
€30–55
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
Train
11h 36m
€50–70
1. Take the taxi from Rome to Port of Civitavecchia
2. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of PalermoItcvv-Itpmo
Taxi, ferry
13h 3m
€196–267
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples International Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NAP - PMO
Train to Naples International Airport, fly
4h 24m
€41–265
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi570 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo
Bus, ferry
14h 16m
€60–95
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Palermo426.8 km
Rideshare
11h 4m
€46

Rome to Palermo by train

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Distance: 470.4 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

Aeroitalia, Alitalia, and three other airlines fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) hourly. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €50–70 and the journey takes 11h 36m.

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