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Today30 Jun
from US$77
Tomorrow1 Jul
from US$77
Wed2 Jul
from US$77
Thu3 Jul
from US$35
Fri4 Jul
from US$35
Sat5 Jul
Sun6 Jul
from US$27
Mon7 Jul
from US$46

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Tiburtina
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
    Operated by: Autoservizi SalemiAutoservizi Salemi
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
    Arrival time: 1 July at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 July at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 July at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Rome to Palermo

Bus
Average priceUS$20 - US$194Average duration14h 55m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$59 - US$265Average duration11h 36m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$46 - US$91Average duration10h 40m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Rome to Palermo

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$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
10h 40mAverage duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rome to Palermo: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$78
Average bus trip duration14h 55m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure01:15
Distance262 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Rome to Palermo Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rome - Palermo

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

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

  2. What is the best way to go from Rome to Palermo without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. 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
28/06
US$70
29/06
US$70
Today
US$70
01/07
US$70
02/07
US$70
03/07
US$32
04/07
US$32
05/07
US$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on 3 Jul 2025 with a price of US$32

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$32 to US$160 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$32, which is on 2025-07-03.

Usually Flixbus (IT) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Rome to Palermo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rome to Palermo, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rome to Palermo will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rome to Palermo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Rome by bus?

Bus from Rome to Palermo

You can also go to Palermo by train

Train from Rome to Palermo

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