What is the distance between Rome and Palermo?

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

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

If you're headed to Palermo from Rome, chances are that your bus will leave from Rome Ciampino Airport and arrive at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Palermo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Torre di San Nicolò all'Albergheria, Museo Archeologico Regionale " Antonino Salinas" Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, Orto Botanico and Castello della Zisa.

Bus Rome to Palermo from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 50m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 55m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 50m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Palermo on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 10m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	11h 45m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	21h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 20m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rome to Palermo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, 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$27 - $206	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $143	Average Duration12h 2m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $89	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Palermo?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Ciampino Airport
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Stops in Palermo

A
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
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C
Piazza Cairoli
Piazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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D
Fiera
90143 Palermo PA, Italy
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E
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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F
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

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

4.5/5451 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

According to 19 reviews, Autoservizi Salemi received a 4.7-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. Autoservizi Salemi ticket prices on this trip start at $27

Autoservizi Salemi Rome Palermo recent customer reviews

Ottima esperienza personale molto gentile ed aperto alle esigenze dei passeggeri

Ettore B.

May 13, 2023

Very nice

Osagie Richard E.

August 26, 2025

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rome to Palermo by bus

What is the distance between Rome and Palermo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rome to Palermo?
What are the best sights and things to do in Palermo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$71

11/25

$72

Today

$72

11/27

$72

11/28

$48

11/29

$41

11/30

$43

12/01

$50

The cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 to $137 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 $41 which is on 2025-11-29.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Palermo?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 55m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 2m	Avg Price$103	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time10h 40m	Avg Price$67	Daily Departures1