Facts about the transport from Rome to Sicily
| Cheapest Transport | $32 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:20 PM |
| Departures per day | 38 |
| Distance | 763 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Alitalia, Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus |
Rome to Sicily
Finding the best routes for you — almost ready!
Rome to Sicily Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Itabus | Comfort | 16:20 | 07:45 | $33.80 | |
Bus | Itabus | Top | 16:20 | 07:45 | $42.42 | |
Bus | Itabus | Comfort + Extra Luggage | 16:20 | 07:45 | $39.78 | |
Bus | Itabus | Top + Extra Luggage | 16:20 | 07:45 | $48.40 | |
Bus | Itabus | Comfort | 17:15 | 07:45 | $33.25 | |
Bus | Itabus | Top | 17:15 | 07:45 | $38.60 | |
Bus | Itabus | Comfort + Extra Luggage | 17:15 | 07:45 | $39.24 | |
Bus | Itabus | Top + Extra Luggage | 17:15 | 07:45 | $44.59 | |
Bus | Itabus | Comfort | 19:30 | 06:10 | $33.25 | |
Bus | Itabus | Top | 19:30 | 06:10 | $38.60 | |
Bus | Itabus | Comfort + Extra Luggage | 19:30 | 06:10 | $39.24 | |
Bus | Itabus | Top + Extra Luggage | 19:30 | 06:10 | $44.59 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 09:35 | $21.34 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 08:35 | $21.34 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 09:25 | $21.34 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 05:45 | $64.04 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 06:15 | $64.04 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 06:15 | $61.91 | |
Bus | Autoservizi Salemi | Standard AC | 20:00 | 05:45 | $61.91 |
How to get from Rome to Sicily
Travelling between Rome and Sicily is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 447.33 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 31.78.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Sicily?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Rome and Sicily depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rome and Sicily. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h 15m to reach Sicily.
How much does it cost to get from Rome to Sicily?
Travelling between Rome and Sicily can be as cheap as USD 31.78 if you opt for a Itabus bus and as expensive as USD 447.33 if you buy a Alitalia flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Rome and Sicily ?
- 27 from Rome to Sicily starting from 17:15 Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni until 20:15 Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- 11 from Rome to Sicily starting from 08:15 Leonardo da Vinci Airport until 22:20 Leonardo da Vinci Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rome to Sicily.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Rome to Sicily, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 77.73.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Rome and Sicily
Alitalia
Bus
Travelling from Rome to Sicily overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Rome and Sicily
Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus
What is the most popular transport to get from Rome to Sicily?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus
Transportation from Rome to Sicily
-
Buses$ 31.33
-
Flights$ 77.73
-
Trains are not available
-
Ferries are not available
-
Taxis are not available
-
Vans are not available