How far is Palermo from Rome?

About 265 miles (428 km) separate Palermo and Rome.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo to Rome?

Most of the buses traveling from Palermo to Rome leave from Terminal Bus Palermo and arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, Museo di Roma, Galleria Borghese, Parco degli Acquedotti and Colosseum.

Bus Palermo to Rome from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palermo to Rome on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	6:15am	Tiburtina	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	6:30am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	3:40pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	5:35am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	7:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Rome on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	7:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	6:15am	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	6:30am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	3:40pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	5:35am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Rome on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	7:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	6:15am	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	6:30am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	3:40pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	5:35am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Rome on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	6:15am	Tiburtina	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	6:30am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	3:40pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	5:35am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	7:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Rome on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	6:15am	Tiburtina	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 20m	6:30am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	3:40pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	18h 25m	5:35am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 2h	6:05pm	Rome Anagnina	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Rome on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d	3:40pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	6:15am	Tiburtina	Fastest
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 55m	7:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Palermo to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $171	Average Duration18h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $276	Average Duration11h 29m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$63 - $92	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,297 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5449 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,297 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Palermo and Rome?

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

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palermo to Rome by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$72

11/12

$72

Today

$46

11/14

$72

11/15

$52

11/16

$72

11/17

$60

11/18

$60

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Rome was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palermo to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $149 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.