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Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Marsala to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marsala to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $285.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$285 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 3m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marsala to Rome:
A bus is $8 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Marsala to Rome costing on average $83.
A bus is $210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marsala to Rome costing on average $285.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Ferry takes on average 15h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 51m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.64. The journey takes 15h 21m versus 11h 42m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Marsala to Rome
How to get from Marsala to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marsala to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W462527:00 AM1h10Palermo Airport8:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$621One-way0 transfers
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W462527:00 AM1h10Palermo Airport8:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$621One-way0 transfers
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W462527:00 AM1h10Palermo Airport8:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$621One-way0 transfers
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S2023:00 PM15h15Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)6:15 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$771One-way0 transfers
AZ17747:20 AM1h10Palermo Airport8:30 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$811One-way0 transfers
XZ27107:10 AM1h10Palermo Airport8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
AZ17708:00 AM1h10Palermo Airport9:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
GNV Auriga6:00 PM14h00Port of Palermo8:00 AMPort of Civitavecchia$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marsala to Rome:
A bus is $8 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Marsala to Rome costing on average $83.
A bus is $210 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marsala to Rome costing on average $285.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Ferry takes on average 15h 3m.
Bus takes on average 15h 51m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marsala and Rome as scheduled services by bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Civitavecchia.
- Travel with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Rome by bus.
- 14 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, ITA.
- 1 direct buses per day with Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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