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How to travel from Rome to Palermo

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Travel Information between Rome and Palermo

distanceDistance264 miles (426 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus, flight or ferry
priceTicket price range$28 - $58
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAutoservizi Salemi, GNV, Ryanair or Intercity Notte

Take a train, bus, flight or ferry to travel 264 miles (426 km) to Palermo from Rome. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Autoservizi Salemi, GNV, Ryanair or Intercity Notte among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Rome to Palermo.

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from Rome to Palermo

How to get from Rome to Palermo by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Rome to Palermo is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AeroitaliaXZ2711
09:20AM1h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:35AMPalermo Airport (PMO)
$981One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
01:15AM13h10
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:25PMPalermo
$641One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITAaz1777
08:15AM1h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
09:20AMPalermo Airport (PMO)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
Other options
IntercityIntercity 723
07:26AM11h36
Rome Termini
07:02PMPalermo Centrale
$1121One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 727
11:26AM11h29
Rome Termini
10:55PMPalermo Centrale
$1121One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 551+RegionaleNave Veloce Blu Jet V10 · Regionale 5371
09:26AM12h28
Rome Termini
09:54PMPalermo Centrale
$1111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM14h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:25PMPalermo
$1291One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:10PM14h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
11:00AMPalermo
$1521One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2713
01:45PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
02:55PMPalermo Airport (PMO)
$1051One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1785
10:20AM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
11:30AMPalermo Airport (PMO)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1767
06:40PM1h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
07:45PMPalermo Airport (PMO)
$1231One-way
0 transfers
GNVForza
09:00PM14h15
Port of Civitavecchia
11:15AMPort of Palermo Termini Imerese
$711One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Palermo from Rome on Italo, Ryanair and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Italo is a brand of high-speed travel operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of travel includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket from Rome to Palermo includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

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