Bus Tickets from Rome to Palermo

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Next departures for Rome to Palermo on October 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoCheapest
Autoservizi Salemi
Tiburtina
Terminal Bus PalermoFastest
Flixbus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rome to Palermo

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
10h 40mAverage Duration
427 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceUS$27 - US$175Average Duration14h 55m
11kg CO₂e
Average PriceUS$50 - US$275Average Duration11h 36m
10kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average PriceUS$45 - US$79Average Duration10h 40m
18kg CO₂e

Bus Rome to Palermo: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$60
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 55m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:15am
Distance429 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-27
US$72
10-28
US$60
Today
US$72
10-30
US$72
10-31
US$65
11-01
US$51
11-02
US$71
11-03
US$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of US$51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rome to Palermo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$51 to US$150 for a bus ticket from Rome to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$51 which is on 2025-11-01.

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