What's the distance between Palermo and Rome by coach?

The distance between Palermo and Rome by coach is approximately 265 miles (428 km).

How can I travel from Palermo to Rome avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Palermo to Rome from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	07:05	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	18:25	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	18:25	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	05:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	05:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 2h	18:05	Rome Anagnina	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	16h 45m	08:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	07:05	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	18:25	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	18:25	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	05:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	05:35	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	18:25	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	15:40	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Palermo to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 50mAverage duration

265 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £150	Average duration18h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£46 - £215	Average duration11h 34m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£49 - £70	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palermo and Rome?

Stops in Palermo

A
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
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C
Piazza Cairoli
Piazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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D
Fiera
90143 Palermo PA, Italy
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E
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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F
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

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Staff4.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Palermo to Rome

What's the distance between Palermo and Rome by coach?
The distance between Palermo and Rome by coach is approximately 265 miles (428 km).
How can I travel from Palermo to Rome avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£56

21/11

£56

Today

£56

23/11

£53

24/11

£56

25/11

£47

26/11

£51

27/11

£47

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Rome was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £47

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

You can expect to pay from £47 to £161 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus 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.