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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.
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Fastest Journey
11 h 45 m
Average
12 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
427 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Rome for Palermo every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 264 miles (426 km) | |
Average bus duration | 11 h 45 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $42 (€38) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day | |
Bus companies | Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, Sais Autolinee, Bus Center, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus |
Buses from Rome to Palermo cover the 264 miles (426 km) long journey taking on average 11 h 45 min with our travel partners like Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, Sais Autolinee, Bus Center, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $42 (€38), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $22 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Rome, Termini (G) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
Find the best buses between Rome and Palermo with Omio's travel partners FlixBus from $22 (€20). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bus information from Rome to Palermo with FlixBus:
Anyone who wants to make the journey from Rome to the capital of Sicily can easily do so by long distance coach. During the week, there will be five to seven direct buses, while four to seven services leave on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey times vary between 11 hours 40 minutes and 12 hours 45 minutes.
SAIS Autolinee is the main operator on the Rome to Palermo route, offering a single direct bus every day of the week (usually around 9:00 p.m.). Bus tickets can also be booked with Flixbus and Bus Center, both of which also offer daily services to Palermo.
Most buses from Rome to Palermo will take between 11 hours 40 minutes and 12 hours 45 minutes to reach their destination. However, there are no changes along the way and many buses run overnight, arriving in Palermo at breakfast time, so they may be a convenient travel option.
Buses leave Rome for Palermo regularly. Every day, travelers can expect a choice of four to seven direct buses, with departures generally leaving in the mid to late evening.
Departure bus station: All buses from Rome to Palermo depart from Rome's Tiburtina Bus Station. The easiest way to reach Tiburtina from most parts of the city is via the Metro. Take Line B, and alight at Tiburtina, and the bus station should be easy to locate once at ground level. In some cases, local buses may be more convenient. Line 492 is particularly handy, stopping right outside the station doors.
Arrival bus station: Many buses from Rome will arrive at Palermo's Piazza Cairoli Bus Station, which can be found next to Palermo Centrale Train Station. From there, Palermo's historic center is a 15-minute walk to the north (follow the Corso dei Mille). The station also provides rail connections to other Sicilian destinations. Other services stop at the Via Filippo Turati, north of the city center and very conveniently located for those transferring to the cruise port. Finally, some buses arrive at Via Tommaso Fazello, which is also adjacent to Palermo Centrale Station, within 10-15 minutes' walk of the city center.
When departing from Rome, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Rome, Termini (G), Rome, Roma Ostiense and Rome, Termini. When arriving in Palermo, you can end your trip in bus stations like Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus), Palermo, Autostazione - Piazza Cairoli and Palermo, Piazza Giulio Cesare.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Rome, Termini (G), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus), located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
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