What is the travel distance from Bologna to Palermo?

The distance between the two cities is 453 miles (730 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Palermo?

The majority of buses traveling from Bologna to Palermo start their journey at Bologna and wind up at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Palermo?

Once in Palermo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Piazza Pretoria, Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Majolica Museum " Stanze al Genio" Cappella Palatina and Galleria Regionale della Sicilia.

Bus Bologna to Palermo from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	17h 15m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	17h 15m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:59 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna to Palermo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

14h 50mAverage Duration

452 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $196	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$70 - $89	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Palermo?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5450 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Itabus

4/5945 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bologna to Palermo by bus

What is the travel distance from Bologna to Palermo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Palermo?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/19

$106

11/20

$163

Today

$106

11/22

$92

11/23

$70

11/24

$62

11/25

$76

11/26

$93

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $164 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Autoservizi Salemi 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.