What is the travel distance from Bologna to Palermo?

Bologna and Palermo are 730 km (453 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Palermo?

Buses departing from Bologna in Bologna will take you to Terminal Bus Palermo in Palermo.

Bus Bologna to Palermo from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	17h 15m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	17h 15m	7:45am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Palermo on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:23 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna 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 14 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

14h 50mAverage Duration

729 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $282	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$101 - $128	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5450 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Itabus

4/5944 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Palermo?

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

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 from Bologna to Palermo by bus

What is the travel distance from Bologna to Palermo?
Bologna and Palermo are 730 km (453 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Palermo?
Buses departing from Bologna in Bologna will take you to Terminal Bus Palermo 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

11-17

$134

11-18

$230

Today

$153

11-20

$197

11-21

$105

11-22

$104

11-23

$105

11-24

$89

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $230 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Autoservizi Salemi 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.