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Vatican Museums
One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
11 h 12 m
Average duration
12 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
588 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse station to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse station to Rome will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Syracuse station for Rome on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 588 km distance in an average of 12 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 12 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 13 h 12 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 train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse station to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $217 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse station to Rome:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Syracuse station to Rome costing on average $77 (€63).
A train is $142 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse station to Rome costing on average $217 (€178).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€62) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.51 (€-11.06). The journey takes 10h 17m versus 8h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse station to Rome trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:22 AM Syracuse station | 13h12 | 8:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:22 AM Syracuse station | 11h12 | 7:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Syracuse station to Rome run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 18:37. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (588 km) distance in 10h 51m.
Distance 365 miles (588 km) |
Average train duration 10h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 10h 51m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 6:37 PM |
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One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
A celebrated villa museum with major works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova, set inside Villa Borghese gardens. Timed-entry tickets are required and usually need advance reservation.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, sculpture, paintings, and superb views over the Forum area.
A grand Baroque square lined with fountains, churches, and elegant facades. It remains one of Rome’s classic walking and people-watching spots.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti, popular for photos, shopping nearby, and city atmosphere.
A characterful district of narrow lanes, ivy-covered facades, and lively evening atmosphere, widely loved for wandering and street photography.
A classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. 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 should not contain cream.
Pasta with tomato, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked with Amatrice, it is a staple on Roman menus and deeply rooted in local cooking.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, respected for traditional Roman dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties in an intimate atmosphere.
A celebrated central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for classic Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
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Moderate for Western Europe: food and coffee can be reasonable, but hotels and major tourist areas cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, 5-10% for good restaurant service; tips are appreciated, not required.
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