
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£73
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£83
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
11 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
11 h 37 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
429 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 730+
Regionale Veloce 4108
Intercity 736+
Regionale Veloce 4734
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+
Regionale Veloce 4732
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+
Regionale Veloce 4732
Intercity 730+
Regionale Veloce 4108
Intercity 736+
Regionale Veloce 4734Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £234.
Distance: 429 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price | £66 Average Price | £234 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina:
A ferry is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina costing on average £66.
A ferry is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina costing on average £85.
A ferry is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina costing on average £234.
Other travel options to Rome Tiburtina take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 14m.
Ferry takes on average 13h 59m.
Coach takes on average 14h 22m.
Tickets start at around £85 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-56.26. The journey takes 11h 14m versus 10h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 736+ Regionale Veloce 4734 | 7:05 Palermo Centrale | 12h05 | 19:10 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ Regionale Veloce 4732 | 7:05 Palermo Centrale | 11h03 | 18:08 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
Intercity 730+ Regionale Veloce 4108 | 10:15 Palermo Centrale | 11h43 | 21:58 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
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Trains from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:11, the last at 08:10. The fastest train covers the 429 km distance in 9h 32m.
Distance 429 km |
Average train duration 11h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 32m |
First train 2:11 |
Last train 8:10 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina 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 Tiburtina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo Centrale to Rome Tiburtina trains use the Enna to Roma Termini station pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo Centrale and Rome Tiburtina train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.