Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
11 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
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.
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 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry |
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€62 Average price | €182 Average price | €94 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
14h 35m Average duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h30 | 9:00 AM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Rome | 21h00 | 12:25 PM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h50 | 9:00 AM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Rome | 19h15 | 2:55 PM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h55 | 12:25 PM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h10 | 12:25 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Bus providers 6 |
Fastest bus 11h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Travel to Palermo from Rome from $18 (€15) with Omio’s bus partners Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
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.
Rome to Palermo bus information 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.
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