How to travel from Palermo to Rome

There are 4 options to travel between Palermo and Rome including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Rome is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Rome:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Rome costing on average $74 (€60).

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Rome costing on average $83 (€67).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Rome costing on average $100 (€81).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 44m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 19m.

Bus takes on average 11h 48m.

Ferry takes on average 14h 19m.

The distance from Palermo to Rome is approximately 265 miles (427 km).

The average frequency per day from Palermo to Rome is:

• Around 34 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
• Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo Termini Imerese and arrive in Port of Civitavecchia.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Salemi, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
• Travel with Gnv to go to Rome by ferry.
• Travel with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, ITA, Ryanair, Luxair, Vueling, Condor Flugdienst to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Rome by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Palermo to Rome with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct trains per day with Intercity.
• 14 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, ITA, Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst.
• 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.

Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.