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.

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 and ferry which takes 10h 37m and costs .

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 does the Palermo (Region) to Rome bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Palermo (Region) to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Rome by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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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
€67–112
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
10h 37m
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
€78–187
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
€108–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N592
16h 55m
Bus via Roma Prenestina A1
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Roma Prenestina A1bus
20h 3m

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.3 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

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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