How to get from Rome to Palermo
- 429 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 2 bus departures a day with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Palermo. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
429 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €36Checked Oct 17 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €85Older observation | 25h 16m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 13h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €60Older observation | 24h 50m2 transfers | See Ferry details |
- Flight€36Checked Oct 171h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€85Older observation25h 16m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 2013h 55m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€60Older observation24h 50m · 2 transfersSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Falcone–Borsellino Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 05m
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 Rome to Palermo
Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:20 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBusbus | 2 | 01:20 | 20:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
All departuresAutoservizi Salemi, FlixBus
- 01:20
- 20:00
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 23:20
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
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Falcone–Borsellino AirportSee live options and dates →City transitRoma-CiampinoBook →
FlixBusCiampino-NaplesSee live options and dates →Intercity NotteNaples-CataniaBook →12GoCatania-Palermo, Roma-Palermo, Fiumicino-Naples, Naples-PalermoSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busRome Fiumicino-FiumicinoSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair, City transit, FlixBus, Intercity Notte, 12Go, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Palermo works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Palermo, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €36 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Palermo?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Palermo?
The first bus with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus leaves at 01:20 and the last at 20:00, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Palermo?
2 a day with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, between 01:20 and 20:00.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Palermo leave from?
Roma with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Palermo from Rome?
About 429 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Palermo cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Palermo?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Palermo?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Palermo?
Rome is FCO and Palermo is PMO, so this route is usually written FCO to PMO.
Which operators run Rome to Palermo?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, City transit, FlixBus, Intercity Notte, 12Go, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Palermo?
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.
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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: 17 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Oct 2026