What is the cheapest way to get from Rome Termini to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Rome Termini to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €46 and takes 11h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome Termini to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Rome Termini to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rome Termini and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome Termini to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Indipendenza and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rome Termini and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Palermo Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Rome Termini to Palermo?

The distance between Rome Termini and Palermo is 470 km.

How do I travel from Rome Termini to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Rome Termini to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €90 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Rome Termini to Palermo?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rome Termini to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome Termini to Palermo bus from?

Rome Termini to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome Termini to Palermo train from?

Rome Termini to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome Termini to Palermo?

The best way to get from Rome Termini to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus via Indipendenza, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Rome Termini to Palermo bus arrive?

Rome Termini to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Rome Termini to Palermo train arrive?

Rome Termini to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome Termini to Palermo?

Book your Rome Termini to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6392+ hotels available in Palermo.

Can I share a ride from Rome Termini to Palermo?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome Termini and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rome Termini to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry

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

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
3h 30m
€29–113
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome Termini to Naples Beverellocar
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
9h 44m
€64–100
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 44m
€90–190
Bus via Indipendenza
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
13h 5m
€36–64
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
4h 25m
€65–194
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane FCO - TPS
2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
5h 7m
€45–166
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain 8915 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
9h 54m
€58–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
15h 13m
€82–148
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Palermorideshare 426.8 km
11h 31m
€46

Rome Termini to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

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11h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.4 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) hourly. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 11h 44m.

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