4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Palermo
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€78
Fastest journey
13 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Palermo will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 3 buses that leave Rome for Palermo on Sat, Nov 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 427 km distance in an average of 14 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 10 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 14 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Rome to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 427 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
€85 Average price | €118 Average price | €98 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 12:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h10 | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h50 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h55 | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Palermo
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Buses from Rome to Palermo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €28 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 427 km distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 427 km |
Average bus duration 13h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus from Rome to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Rome to Palermo with Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus for as low as €28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Palermo
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome to Palermo
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
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