There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Palermo by plane, car, ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Palermo Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
3h 30m€29–123Drive, ferry
- Drive from Rome to Naples Beverellocar
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
9h 45m€65–100Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 44m€90–190Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
11h 45m€35–130Fly to Trapani Airport, bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane FCO - TPS
- Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
5h 7m€45–166Train, ferry
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain 8915 / ...
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
9h 54m€58–106Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Palermo426.8 km
11h 4m€46
Rome to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €46 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
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.
The distance between Rome and Palermo is 470 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rome to Palermo, including transfers.
Rome to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Palermo is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Rome, 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.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–95
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Trapani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–100
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Trapani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–340
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–340
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- [email protected]
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €46
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.
Rome to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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Book your Rome to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 6149+ hotels available in Palermo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.