What is the travel distance from Naples to Palermo?

The distance between the two cities is 194 miles (313 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Naples to Palermo start their journey at Garibaldi and wind up at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 InterCity to Rome, Majolica Museum " Stanze al Genio" Torre di San Nicolò all'Albergheria, Ballarò Market and Teatro Massimo.

Bus Naples to Palermo from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Naples to Palermo on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20pm	Metropark Centrale	18h 5m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Naples to Palermo on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15am	Metropark Centrale	15h 40m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00pm	Metropark Centrale	12h	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest

Next departures for Naples to Palermo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Metropark Centrale	15h 40m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Metropark Centrale	12h	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Metropark Centrale	15h 25m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Palermo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Metropark Centrale	12h	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:45am	Metropark Centrale	16h 10m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Metropark Centrale	15h 25m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:56 PM CET.

Compare 4 ways to go from Naples 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 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

194 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $142	Average Duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $113	Average Duration9h 17m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$52 - $288	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $75	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Itabus

4/5944 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Naples and Palermo?

Stops in Naples

A - Garibaldi

B - Immacolatella Vecchia

C - Pisacane

D - Stazione Marittima

E - Naples Airport

F - Via Benedetto Brin

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Naples to Palermo by bus

What is the travel distance from Naples to Palermo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Naples 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

11/16

$121

11/17

$111

Today

$128

11/19

No data

11/20

$103

11/21

$87

11/22

$43

11/23

$51

The cheapest trip from Naples to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $133 for a bus ticket from Naples to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-22.