What's the distance between Rome and Palermo by coach?

The distance between Rome and Palermo by coach is approximately 265 miles (428 km).

What is the best way to go from Rome to Palermo without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Rome to Palermo from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	20:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	22:35	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	16:55	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	22:35	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 20m	16:55	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	20:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	16:55	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	20:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	20:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	11h 45m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	20:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Rome to Palermo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 40mAverage duration

265 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£21 - £137	Average duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£39 - £215	Average duration11h 36m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£36 - £62	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5449 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.9

According to 19 reviews, Autoservizi Salemi received a 4.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Autoservizi Salemi ticket prices on this trip start at £21

Autoservizi Salemi Rome Palermo recent customer reviews

Ottima esperienza personale molto gentile ed aperto alle esigenze dei passeggeri

Ettore B.

13 May 2023

Very nice

Osagie Richard E.

26 August 2025

Itabus

4/5942 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Rome and Palermo?

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rome to Palermo

What's the distance between Rome and Palermo by coach?
The distance between Rome and Palermo by coach is approximately 265 miles (428 km).
What is the best way to go from Rome to Palermo without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£47

16/11

£56

Today

£56

18/11

£47

19/11

£45

20/11

£44

21/11

£38

22/11

£26

The cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £26

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 £26 to £103 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 £26, which is on 2025-11-22.