- Must visit
Domus del Chirurgo
An exceptional archaeological museum built around a Roman surgeon’s house with remarkable mosaics and surgical instruments. It is one of Rimini’s most important ancient sites and a standout for Roman.
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
23 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 10 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
665 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Rimini is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Rimini will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Rimini without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Rimini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $127 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 17m Average total duration 19h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Rimini:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Rimini costing on average $117 (€95).
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Rimini costing on average $127 (€104).
Other travel options to Rimini take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 53m.
Bus takes on average 19h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 30h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Rimini buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 30h54 | 10:19 PM Rimini, Viale Regina Margherita / Viale Pegli (Rivazzurra) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 30h49 | 10:14 PM Rimini, Piazzale Gondar (Bellariva) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 30h59 | 10:24 PM Rimini, Viale Principe di Piemonte (Ristorante "PesceAzzurro") | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 24h40 | 4:05 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 23h30 | 8:40 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 2 transfers |
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Buses from Palermo to Rimini run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:01, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 413 miles (665 km) distance in 23h 30m.
Distance 413 miles (665 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 23h 30m |
First bus 1:01 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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