Bus and Train from Rome to Palermo: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on May 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoCheapest
Trenitalia Intercity
Termini
Palermo CentraleFastest
Autoservizi Salemi
Tiburtina
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Trenitalia Intercity
Termini
Palermo CentraleNo tags
Flixbus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:46 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Palermo

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 15 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 38,013, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
15h 5mAverage Duration
425 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceARS 38,013 - ARS 211,299Average Duration15h 5m
11kg CO₂e
Average PriceARS 56,734 - ARS 205,144Average Duration11h 39m
10kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Palermo by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is a ticket from Rome to Palermo?

    The cheapest tickets from Rome to Palermo start at ARS 38,013. The average price for this route is around ARS 117,017. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the ride from Rome to Palermo?

    The average trip duration from Rome to Palermo is 13h 22m, covering a distance of 427 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 11h 32m and is operated by Trenitalia.

  3. Which companies service the Rome to Palermo route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 4 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Trenitalia.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time from Rome to Palermo?

    The earliest trip from Rome to Palermo departs at 1:20am. And the latest trip departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Rome to Palermo?

    A trip from Rome to Palermo generates an estimated 10.662162499999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best company from Rome to Palermo?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 493 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Palermo?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the company Autoservizi Salemi has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  8. Which company has the most on-time service from Rome to Palermo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Palermo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found
04-30
ARS 143,341
05-01
ARS 103,201
Today
ARS 109,755
05-03
ARS 102,987
05-04
ARS 85,794
05-05
ARS 77,183
05-06
ARS 72,071
05-07
ARS 72,128
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on May 6, 2026 with a price of ARS 72,071

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

You can expect to pay between ARS 72,071 and ARS 221,423 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Palermo based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at ARS 72,071 on 2026-05-06.

Usually Trenitalia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Palermo?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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