How to travel from Palermo to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Ostia is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palermo to Ostia by plane, train, ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OstiaPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Naples then take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Ostia by plane, train, ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between Palermo and Ostia is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (256 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Palermo and Ostia by plane.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Ostia is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Ostia is to fly which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Ostia. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Piramide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Ostia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Ostia. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Palermo and Ostia. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Palermo and Ostia. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Palermo and Ostia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly between Palermo and Ostia. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Palermo to Ostia typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Palermo (PMO) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palermo to Ostia. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Ostia is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Palermo to Ostia

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Ostia

Transport options from Palermo to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€35($35)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Train
12h 20m
€74($74)
once daily897km (557 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€110($110)
once daily579km (360 miles)
Ferry and Taxi14h 35m
€240($240)
3 times a week905km (563 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€75($75)
twice a week986km (613 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

The following major airports near Ostia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia