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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Sicily is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €65 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

How far is it from Rome to Sicily?

The distance between Rome and Sicily is 575 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Rome to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Sicily bus from?

Rome to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Sicily?

The best way to get from Rome to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Rome to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Sicily.

Rome to Sicily - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Sicily by plane, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or 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 Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
3h 4m
€35–149
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Port of Naplescar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermocarferry
10h 51m
€70–135
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
12h 21m
€88–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
14h 32m
€41–103
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane FCO - CIY
3h 2m
€67–177
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
3h 39m
€37–161
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3h 40m
€69–171
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
€70–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain 9951 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
13h 49m
€84–121

Rome to Sicily by train and bus (Trenitalia)

8Weekly Services

12h 21mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.6 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

ITA Airways, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 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.

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