How to get from Palermo to Rome
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Palermo to Rome by price and travel time.
- 429 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€34
Cheapest
12h 15m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Palermo to Rome. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 429 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Tue, Oct 6.
429 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Oct 20 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €45Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €42Older observation | 12h 55m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Flight€20Checked Oct 201h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€45Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 15m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€42Older observation12h 55m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Palermo to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Falcone–Borsellino Airport → Rome Fiumicinoflight
Ryanair·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Palermo to Rome
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:10 and the last at 20:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 19:10 | 20:10 |
| FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemibus | 2 | 18:00 | 21:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:10
- 20:10
All departuresFlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi
- 18:00
- 21:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairFalcone–Borsellino Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →12GoPalermo-Roma, Palermo-Naples, Naples-RomaBook →
AeroitaliaFalcone–Borsellino Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →IntercityPalermo-RomaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, 12Go, Aeroitalia, Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Palermo to Rome works
Start with a FR flight from Palermo to Rome, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €20 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Palermo to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Rome?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Palermo to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:10 and the last at 20:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Palermo to Rome?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 19:10 and 20:10.
How far is Rome from Palermo?
About 429 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Palermo to Rome cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Palermo to Rome?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Palermo to Rome?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Palermo and Rome?
Palermo is PMO and Rome is FCO, so this route is usually written PMO to FCO.
Which operators run Palermo to Rome?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, 12Go, Aeroitalia, Intercity.
Can you get from Palermo to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 10h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026