There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Rome by plane, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
best- Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CIY - FCO
2h 7m€66–253Fly from Palermo Airport
cheapest- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
3h 31m€28–123Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry
- Drive from Naples Beverello to Romecar
10h 54m€61–106Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
12h 36m€91–201Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
13h 35m€36–56Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
2h 59m€32–121Fly from Trapani Airport
- Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TPS - FCO
3h 17m€47–180Bus via Palermo
- Take the bus from Palermo to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N592
15h 40m€76–131
Sicily to Rome by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Rome is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs €65 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Rome. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Palermo Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Rome. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Roma Termini via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Sicily and Rome is 615 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Rome without a car is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Sicily to Rome, including transfers.
Sicily to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.
Sicily to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 12h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Aeroitalia and FlexFlight ApS fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. 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.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–110
Flights from Trapani Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
Flights from Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–600
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–320
Flights from Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–350
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–600
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–320
Flights from Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–350
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €15–75
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
Ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverello
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines
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Sicily to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Sicily to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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