Rome to Palermo train
Cheap train tickets from Rome to Palermo
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Train schedule Rome to Palermo
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Fastest train times from Rome to Palermo
Fastest Journey
10 h 27 m
Average
11 h 54 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
427 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Rome for Palermo every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Rome to Palermo
 | Distance | 264 miles |
 | Average train duration | 11 h 39 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £60 (€68) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento or ItaloTreno |
Trains from Rome to Palermo cover the 264 miles long journey taking on average 11 h 39 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento or ItaloTreno. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £56, but the average price of train tickets is £60. Travellers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
Train providers: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa and Intercity trains Rome to Palermo
You can travel by train between Rome and Palermo with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa and Intercity for as low as £56. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Trenitalia is Italy’s national railway company providing services across the whole country, giving you ample opportunity to discover the beauty and culture of Italy. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains include its high-speed trains Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca as well as intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard services on long-distance routes, and, in most cases, there is barrier-free access on Trenitalia trains.
Taking a train with Trenitalia is a great way to travel from Rome to Palermo, and Omio can show you the best times and tickets available for the 264 miles (426 km) long train journey. Trenitalia offers different fares for the Rome to Palermo journey with ticket options like Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets. Simply check the current Trenitalia train timetable, compare the cheapest, fastest, or earliest routes to Palermo from Rome, and buy your cheap Trenitalia train ticket on Omio easily and securely today.
If you’re looking for a smooth and easy train to Palermo from Rome, check Omio for Intercity trains offering this trip. Whether you are looking for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to take for this 264 miles (426 km) route to Palermo from Rome, Omio makes it easier than ever to find Intercity trains at affordable prices, and you can also quickly book train tickets online. Check the current Intercity train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route between Rome and Palermo as well as relevant ticket information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and book your Intercity train on Omio. If you search for trains between Rome and Palermo in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the Intercity tickets are mobile tickets, making it convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. With prices for Intercity trains from Rome to Palermo starting at £71, buy your official Intercity tickets with Omio online quickly and easily!
There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa train to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed train service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railway company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 264 miles (426 km) from Rome to Palermo on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa train tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Rome to Palermo trip, such as departure and arrival times, stops, train stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Rome to Palermo train ticket on Omio and enjoy travelling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa train!
Travel Tips: Trains from Rome to Palermo
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Roma Termini and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Palermo most often arrive at Palermo Centrale and need to travel around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from this train station to the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Accessibility
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
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus 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
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