The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Rome
Cheapest price
€159
Average price
€195
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 21 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Rome will cost around €195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €159.
Of the 6 trains that leave Palermo for Rome on Thu, Nov 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct trains cover the 427 km distance in an average of 11 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest trains will take 12 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9568
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Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9568
Intercity 730
Intercity 728
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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Palermo to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 427 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry |
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€97 Average price | €155 Average price | €89 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 54m Average total duration 13h 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Palermo to Rome train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Rome trains for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 728 | 6:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 11h34 | 5:39 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 728+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 6:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 10h35 | 4:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9568 | 9:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 10h40 | 7:55 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730 | 9:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 11h19 | 8:34 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1954 | 5:48 PM Palermo Centrale | 12h36 | 6:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1958 | 7:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 13h26 | 8:51 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Rome
Trains from Palermo to Rome run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 427 km distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 427 km |
Average train duration 10h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 10h 10m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento from Palermo to Rome trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento trains will get you between Palermo and Rome from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Palermo to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Rome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Palermo, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Palermo Centrale, Palermo Marittima and Palermo Notarbartolo. When arriving in Rome, you can end your trip in train stations like Rome Termini, Rome Tiburtina and Rome Trastevere.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Palermo Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rome Termini, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Palermo to Rome
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Tuscolana.
- Ristorante Tuscolano
- Osteria del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni
- Hotel Re di Roma
- Hotel Tuscolana
- Patriza’s Home
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with both open and undercover spaces.
- La Sughereta
- Belstay Roma Aurelia Restaurant
- Old wild west (steak house)
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Belstay Roma Aurelia
- ibis Styles Roma Aurelia
- Hotel Roma Aurelia Antica
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line A (via bus connection)
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