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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €46 and takes 11h 4m.

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 €45 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Palermo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs €40 - €110.

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 FlixBus, 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, bus or fly from Rome to Palermo?

The best way to get from Rome to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €29 - €120 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Rome to Palermo bus arrive?

Rome to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo 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.

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

Book your Rome to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5713+ hotels available in Palermo.

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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Palermo by plane, 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
€46–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
13h 55m
€29–120
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port of Naplescar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermoferry
10h 44m
€74–104
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 44m
€40–110
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
€46–91
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
€53–187
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 54m
€53–177
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Palermorideshare 426.8 km
11h 4m
€46

Rome 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 Rome, 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 €40–110 and the journey takes 11h 44m.

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