How to travel from Palermo to Rome, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Rome is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 11h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Palermo to Rome by train, bus, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Rome

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Rome by train, bus, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 11h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Palermo and Rome is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 11h 45m to get from Palermo and Rome by train.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Rome is to take the train which takes around 11h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Rome is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Rome. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Palermo and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Rome. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 45m, 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 Rome. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Palermo and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 13h 25m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Palermo and Rome. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 11h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 11h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Palermo to Rome

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Rome

Transport options from Palermo to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
11h 45m
€70($70)
once daily869km (540 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
€60($60)
twice a week940km (584 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
€105($105)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Ferry and Taxi14h 45m
€240($240)
3 times a week906km (563 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Rome

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome