How to travel from Rome to Palermo

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Palermo is a ferry with an average price of $66 (€53).

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

A ferry is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Palermo costing on average $68 (€54).

A ferry is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Palermo costing on average $103 (€83).

A ferry is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Palermo costing on average $106 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Palermo is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Palermo take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 2m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 57m.

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

The average frequency per day from Rome to Palermo is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Palermo 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 Rome to Palermo:

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

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

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

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

• 15 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aeroitalia, ITA, Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst.
• 3 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity.
• 1 direct buses per day with Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
• 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.

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

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

In Palermo, you can explore the Capuchin Catacombs, visit the bustling Ballarò Market, and admire vibrant street art in the Vucciria district. Take a cooking class to learn traditional Sicilian dishes or enjoy a stroll along the Foro Italico promenade. Don't miss the Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palazzo dei Normanni with the Palatine Chapel, Quattro Canti, and the lush Orto Botanico di Palermo.

Typically, spending 3 to 4 days in Palermo allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture.