Bus and Train from Rome to Palermo: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 17 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Autoservizi Salemi
Tiburtina
Terminal Bus PalermoCheapest
Trenitalia Intercity
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Termini
Palermo CentraleFastest
Trenitalia Intercity
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Termini
Palermo CentraleNo tags
Flixbus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:46 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 COP 74,980, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
15h 5mAverage duration
264 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceCOP 74,980 - COP 632,975Average duration15h 5m
11kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceCOP 129,394 - COP 458,453Average duration11h 44m
10kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much does a ticket from Rome to Palermo cost?

    The cheapest tickets from Rome to Palermo start from COP 74,980. The average price for this route is around COP 269,102. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average trip duration from Rome to Palermo is 13h 24m, covering a distance of 265 miles. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 11h 36m and is operated by Trenitalia.

  3. Which companies operate the Rome to Palermo route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 5 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Trenitalia.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times from Rome to Palermo?

    The earliest service departs from Rome for Palermo at 01:20. And the latest service departs at 23:45.

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

    A journey from Rome to Palermo produces an estimated 10.66415 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly way to travel and a mode of transport 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 558 reviews.

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

    According to reviews on Busbud, the company Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

  8. Which company offers the most punctual service from Rome to Palermo?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 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 Trenitalia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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
14/09
COP 194,509
15/09
COP 280,223
Today
COP 175,361
17/09
COP 194,380
18/09
COP 156,213
19/09
COP 121,979
20/09
COP 118,176
21/09
COP 102,896
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on 21 Sept 2026 with a price of COP 102,896

To save money and ensure you get 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 COP 102,896 and COP 440,530 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 the trip at COP 102,896 on 2026-09-21.

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?

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