How to travel from Rome to Caltanissetta, Italy

The distance between Rome and Caltanissetta is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rome to Caltanissetta by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly to Catania (CTA), Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Caltanissetta Xirbi.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Bus

Take the bus to Caltanissetta.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Caltanissetta.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Caltanissetta

There are several options for getting from Rome to Caltanissetta by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Rome and Caltanissetta is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Rome and Caltanissetta by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Caltanissetta is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Caltanissetta is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Caltanissetta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese and Caltanissetta Xirbi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rome and Caltanissetta. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Rome and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Caltanissetta with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Rome and Caltanissetta. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Comiso (CIY) then take the train to Caltanissetta C.Le. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Caltanissetta is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) 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 Rome to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Comiso (CIY) then take the train to Caltanissetta C.Le. instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Caltanissetta is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

How do I get from Rome to Caltanissetta

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Caltanissetta

Transport options from Rome to Caltanissetta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train + 3 similar
4hrs
€53($53)
every 3 hours702km (436 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
€79($79)
every 20 mins756km (470 miles)
Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train4h 15m
€73($73)
every 4 hours608km (378 miles)
Plane and Bus6hrs
€95($95)
every 20 mins691km (430 miles)
Train
12h 40m
€68($68)
once daily928km (577 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€50($50)
4 times a day940km (584 miles)
Bus via Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station13h 25m
€60($60)
4 times a week1,060km (658 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 30m
€165($165)
hourly901km (560 miles)

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Airports near Caltanissetta

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

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Caltanissetta
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Caltanissetta