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How to get fromPalermo to Romeby plane, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Rome by plane, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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  1. Fly from Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane PMO - FCO
    3h 31m
    €28–123

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry ferry
    2. Drive from Naples Beverello to Romecar car
    10h 47m
    €60–103

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
    11h 19m
    €90–200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus Autoservizi Salemi S202
    12h 15m
    €35–120

  5. Bus to Trapani Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane TPS - FCO
    4h 17m
    €51–186

  6. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CTA - FCO
    5h 27m
    €40–143

Palermo to Rome by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) hourly. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Termini 4 times a day. Tickets cost €90–200 and the journey takes 11h 19m.

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