Rome to Palermo

Rome to Palermo

Rome
Palermo
Mon, May 20
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$24
 
 
$421

Other Options

Rome to Palermo Schedule

Rome to Palermo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Alitalia Economy #AZ178509:50 - 11:00€ 431.47
Alitalia Economy #AZ178510:45 - 11:55€ 123.42
Alitalia Economy #AZ179912:40 - 13:50€ 160.14
Alitalia Economy #AZ179517:15 - 18:20€ 361.59
Alitalia Economy #AZ179118:50 - 20:00€ 66.30
Autoservizi Salemi Standard AC 20:00 - 21:40€ 57.69
FlixBus Economy 23:55 - 16:55€ 59.98

Transportation from Rome to Palermo

Facts about the transport from Rome to Palermo

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day21
Distance956 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlitalia, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Itabus

How to get from Rome to Palermo

Travelling between Rome and Palermo is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 420.17 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 23.55.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Palermo?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 hours to travel between Rome and Palermo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rome and Palermo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 20h 25m to reach Palermo.

How much does it cost to get from Rome to Palermo?

Travelling between Rome and Palermo can be as cheap as USD 23.55 if you opt for a Itabus bus and as expensive as USD 420.17 if you buy a Alitalia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Rome and Palermo ?

  • 15 from Rome to Palermo starting from 06:05 Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni until 23:30 Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
  • 6 from Rome to Palermo starting from 08:15 Leonardo da Vinci Airport until 21:45 Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rome to Palermo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Rome to Palermo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 132.60.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Rome and Palermo

Alitalia

Bus

Travelling from Rome to Palermo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Rome and Palermo

Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Itabus

What is the most popular transport to get from Rome to Palermo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus