What is the distance between Rome and Palermo?

The distance covered from Rome to Palermo is 428 km (265 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rome to Palermo?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, in Rome, and end it at Terminal Bus Palermo, in Palermo.

Bus Rome to Palermo from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 20m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 20m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 20m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:15 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rome to Palermo

We 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 $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

427 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $251	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $395	Average Duration11h 36m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$65 - $113	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5448 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

According to 19 reviews, Autoservizi Salemi received a 4.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. Autoservizi Salemi ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Autoservizi Salemi Rome Palermo recent customer reviews

Ottima esperienza personale molto gentile ed aperto alle esigenze dei passeggeri

Ettore B.

May 13, 2023

Very nice

Osagie Richard E.

August 26, 2025

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Rome and Palermo?

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Palermo by bus

What is the distance between Rome and Palermo?
The distance covered from Rome to Palermo is 428 km (265 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rome to Palermo?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station, in Rome, and end it at Terminal Bus Palermo, in Palermo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-10

$103

11-11

$86

Today

$103

11-13

$103

11-14

$87

11-15

$52

11-16

$65

11-17

$74

The cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $238 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 $52 which is on 2025-11-15.