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from $64
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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: Autoservizi SalemiAutoservizi Salemi
8:00PM
11h45m
7:45AM
Rome - Tiburtina
CheapestFastest
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
Cheapest
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
2:30PM
20h25m
10:55AM
Rome - Tiburtina
2nd Cheapest
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM
23h10m
10:55AM
Rome - Rome Anagnina
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
Bus Rome to Palermo: Trip Overview

Bus Rome to Palermo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$51
Average bus trip duration14h 40m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:35 AM
Distance266 miles (429 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Rome to Palermo Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:35AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$51
Minimum Trip Duration11h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration14h40m
Distance266 miles (429 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rome - Palermo

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Palermo. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Rome to Palermo takes around 14h 40m on average, although the fastest bus will take 11h 45m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 265 miles (428 km) that separate the two cities.

About 265 miles (428 km) separate Rome and Palermo.

You can choose from 7 travel times and travel with FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rome to Palermo may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Rome to Palermo as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:35 AM and ending at 11:45 PM.

If you're headed to Palermo from Rome, chances are that your bus will leave from Tiburtina and arrive at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $8.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Rome to Palermo is $51. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $8 and $162, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Palermo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Torre di San Nicolò all'Albergheria, Museo Archeologico Regionale " Antonino Salinas" Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, Orto Botanico and Castello della Zisa.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Rome to Palermo. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$17
03/18
$17
Today
$63
03/20
$51
03/21
$20
03/22
$28
03/23
$29
03/24
$59
The cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on Mar 17, 2024 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $107 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 $20 which is on 2024-03-21.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rome to Palermo will emit less CO2 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Palermo?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time14h 40mAvg Price$51Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time11h 36mAvg Price$63Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time11h 30mAvg Price$67Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Rome and Palermo is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $51 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Palermo, choose the bus, as it will take you from Rome to Palermo in about 11h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Rome by bus?

Bus from Palermo to Rome

You can also go to Palermo by train

Train from Rome to Palermo

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