Rome to Palermo trains from $58.81

Rome to Palermo trains from $58.81

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Rome to Palermo Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Rome to Palermo? Trip.com provides Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting at just $58.81, with average prices for this route around $71.87. Consider using split tickets to find the best deals and save on your journey.
  • Sun, Jan 19
    From $68.40
  • Mon, Jan 20
    From $68.40
  • Tue, Jan 21
    From $68.40
  • Wed, Jan 22
    From $68.40
  • Thu, Jan 23
    From $68.40
  • Fri, Jan 24
    From $68.40
  • Sat, Jan 25
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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09:26
Rome Termini
21:54
Palermo Central
12h 28m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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11:26
Rome Termini
22:50
Palermo Central
11h 24m, DirectTrenitalia
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12:00
Rome Termini
22:50
Palermo Central
10h 50m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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13:00
Rome Termini
22:50
Palermo Central
9h 50m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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20:31
Rome Termini
09:22+1
Palermo Central
12h 51m, DirectTrenitalia
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21:25
Rome Termini
09:22+1
Paris
11h 57m, Changes requiredTrenitalia
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Rome to Palermo Train Route Details

Starting at $58.81, train tickets from Rome to Palermo offer a journey of approximately 267 miles in about 9h 50m. Trenitalia typically runs 12 trains daily. For more details, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
07:26
Last train
Last train
23:26
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
9h 50m
Distance
Distance
267 miles
Price
Price
From $58.81
Train operators
Train operators

Rome to Palermo high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia offers exclusive discounts on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, delivering unique benefits across various routes. Limited availability, subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Rome to Palermo high-speed train ticket offers

Families and group offers

Trenitalia offers excellent ticket deals for families, friends, and groups, especially those with young children. The FrecciaFAMILY deal lets kids under 15 travel free while adults get 50% off on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca trains. The Bimbi Gratis deal allows children under 15 to travel free and adults to get 40% off on Intercity trains. The Insieme deal provides up to 60% off for groups of 3 to 5 on Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains. The Family Night deal offers groups of 2 to 5 a 50% discount for adults and 30%-50% off for children under 15 on Intercity Notte trains.

Trenitalia Super Economy fare

Trenitalia's Super Economy tickets are the most cost-effective option, tailored for travelers who value affordability over flexibility. These non-changeable and non-refundable tickets are perfect for those with fixed travel plans. Given their popularity and limited availability, booking early is advised to secure the best prices.

FrecciaSENIOR and Senior Offer

CartaFRECCIA members aged 60+ can take advantage of the FrecciaSENIOR offer for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento travel starting at €29, and enjoy up to 50% off Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca travel with the Senior Offer.

FrecciaDAYS: save up to 60%

Save up to 60% with the FrecciaDAYS offer on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Available in 1st, 2nd, Business, Premium, and Standard classes, with prices starting at €7.90. Tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable, but unlimited name changes are allowed before departure. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, except for child discounts.

Split Tickets: saves up to an extra 25%

Split ticketing in Italy is a smart way to reduce train fare costs by dividing your trip into multiple segments and buying separate tickets for each segment, rather than a single ticket for the whole journey. Trip.com automatically finds the cheapest combinations for each segment, offering the best split ticketing options. By using split ticketing with Trip.com, you can often save up to an additional 25% on train travel across Italy.

Onboard services for Rome to Palermo trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains provide four distinct classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Moreover, Trenitalia's Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and Intercity trains provide both 1st and 2nd class options.

First Class features large leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, generous legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, free newspapers, and other standard amenities. Second Class (Standard Class) includes rows of four seats, reclining seats, free WiFi, and individual power outlets.

Italo trains offer various classes to suit different comfort levels and preferences, including Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive. Discover the best class for your journey with Italo trains.

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  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class provides budget-friendly high-speed train travel with seating configured in rows of four. Travelers benefit from complimentary WiFi, power outlets, and a generous luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class ensures a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats on most trains and are treated to complimentary welcome snacks and water, making their journey more enjoyable.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is perfect for business travelers, providing enhanced space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats with additional room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a more peaceful journey.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, available only on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, ensures exceptional comfort and privacy with widely spaced leather reclining armchairs. Passengers enjoy the convenience of Fast Track service and complimentary access to the FrecciaLounge

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains provide comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and dedicated areas for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte meets diverse needs with Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains feature essential amenities like air conditioning and designated luggage space.

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  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers affordable comfort with reclining leather seats, footrests, side tables, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, luggage space, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class includes wider reclining Frau leather seats, extra space, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, and at-seat welcome snacks and drinks, plus Fast Track entrance.

  • Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class provides ultimate comfort with spacious armchairs, personal screens, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, free access to the Italo Club Lounge, Fast Track entry service, and at-seat dedicated catering.

Rome to Palermo Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Trenitalia offers a selection of ticket types to suit various travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Rome to Palermo Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Base

The Base ticket provides extensive flexibility, allowing travellers to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after the scheduled departure, with a €10 fee. This option includes unlimited changes before departure, one change within one hour after departure, unlimited name changes before departure, and an 80% refund if cancelled before departure.

Economy

The Economy fare provides limited flexibility, allowing one date or time change before departure with a price difference and unlimited name changes before departure subject to a fee and availability. However, it is non-refundable and does not grant access to other trains.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the most economical choice, non-refundable, and non-changeable, which permits unlimited name changes before departure, but does not allow access to other trains.

How to buy cheap train tickets in Italy

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Advance tickets are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before you travel and helps save a lot.

  • Consider Regional Trains

    Consider Regional Trains

    In Italy, regional trains are typically more affordable than high-speed trains. You can consider them to save money with a flexible schedule.

  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split Tickets offer cheaper train solutions in Italy, saving an average of 25% and up to 85%, while also reducing travel time.

  • Buy Return Tickets

    Buy Return Tickets

    Trenitalia's Base ticket for Frecce and Intercity (except Intercity Night) and Italo's Standard Class (excluding Fridays and Sundays) enjoy 10%–50% discounts on return tickets.

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