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

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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
    €29–123

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    10h 13m
    €54–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus Autoservizi Salemi S202
    12h 15m
    €35–130

  4. 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
    €45–166

  5. 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
    €40–145

  6. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry ferry
    2. Drive from Naples Beverello to Romecar car
    10h 47m
    €60–99

Palermo to Rome by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest 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, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 12h 15m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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