What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome is to drive and ferry which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo (Region) and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Palermo Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo (Region) and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo (Region) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Roccapalumba-Alia and arriving at Roma Termini via Termini Imerese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Palermo (Region) to Rome?

The distance between Palermo (Region) and Rome is 527 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs €120 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo (Region) to Rome bus from?

Palermo (Region) to Rome bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.

Where do I catch the Palermo (Region) to Rome train from?

Palermo (Region) to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Termini Imerese station.

Train or bus from Palermo (Region) to Rome?

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Palermo, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Palermo (Region) to Rome bus arrive?

Palermo (Region) to Rome bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.

Where does the Palermo (Region) to Rome train arrive?

Palermo (Region) to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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Palermo (Region) to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome by bus, plane, car, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or train

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Bus to Palermo Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
5h 35m
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry
3. Drive from Naples Beverello to Romecar
11h 53m
€67–117
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Roma Terminitrain Ic
12h 30m
€120–228
Bus via Palermo
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
14h 50m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
5h 40m
€77–187
Bus, bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
3. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TPS - FCO
7h 12m
Train, train to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain
2. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Comisotrain
3. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CIY - FCO
7h 23m
€109–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N592
16h 55m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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Distance: 527.3 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Rome, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Termini Imerese to Roma Termini 4 times a day. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicari to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Palermo and Palermo Terminal Bus in around 14h 50m.

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