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Vatican Museums
One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 2 buses that leave Palma di Montechiaro for Rome on Tue, Jul 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 14 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest buses will take 15 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 13h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration Fastest 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 13h 58m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome:
A ferry is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome costing on average $78 (€64).
A ferry is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome costing on average $104 (€86).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Ferry takes on average 13h 58m.
Train takes on average 14h 2m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $80 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 13h 44m versus 10h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Palma di Montechiaro to Rome buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:55 AM Palma di Montechiaro | 15h35 | 8:30 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Palma di Montechiaro | 13h35 | 4:15 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Palma di Montechiaro to Rome run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 5:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
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One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and major paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is essential due to limited capacity.
The city's historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, known for classical sculpture, ancient Roman art, and excellent views over the Forum.
A lively Baroque square with monumental fountains, elegant facades, and one of the most recognizable urban spaces in Rome.
A famous stairway and gathering point linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinita dei Monti, especially popular for photos and central city strolls.
A beloved neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and lively Roman atmosphere, ideal for wandering day or night.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano, black pepper, and pasta water. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is famously made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked to Amatrice, it is deeply rooted in Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury fine-dining restaurant, famous for panoramic views, elegant service, and sophisticated Italian cuisine.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon serving refined Roman classics with strong local identity. Well known for seasonal specialties and pasta.
A celebrated central Rome dining room known for Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list. Lively, polished, and very popular.
Moderate for Western Europe. Sights and central hotels cost more, but food, coffee, and transit can be good value.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants for good service, not obligatory. Round up taxis.
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Rome, Via Marsala / Viale Enrico De Nicola -> Roma Termini
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