How to travel from Tivoli to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Tivoli and Palermo is around 516km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tivoli to Palermo by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tivoli and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Tivoli to Palermo by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Tivoli and Palermo is around 516km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 12h 35m to get from Tivoli and Palermo by bus.

The quickest way to get from Tivoli to Palermo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Tivoli and Palermo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Trenitalia run train services between Tivoli and Palermo. 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 Tivoli and Palermo. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tivoli to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Tivoli and Palermo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tivoli to Palermo. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Tiburtina then fly from Rome (FCO) to Palermo (PMO). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Tivoli to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. instead which will take 12h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tivoli to Palermo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from Tivoli to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Tivoli and Palermo

Transport options from Tivoli to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€48($48)
hourly516km (320 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 50m
€82($82)
twice daily602km (374 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€63($63)
5 times a week991km (616 miles)
Train
12h 40m
€74($74)
once daily907km (564 miles)
Bus and Ferry
14h 45m
€110($110)
once daily579km (359 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 25m
€110($110)
once a week952km (591 miles)

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Airports near Palermo

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

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Palermo
TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Palermo
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Palermo