How far is Palermo from Bologna by coach?

The journey from Bologna to Palermo by coach covers an approximate distance of 453 miles (730 km).

Is there a way to reach Palermo from Bologna without flying?

To travel from Bologna to Palermo without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Bologna to Palermo from £34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bologna to Palermo on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Bologna Autostazione	17h 15m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:20	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	18:40	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Palermo on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:20	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:40	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Palermo on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:20	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	18:40	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Palermo on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:20	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Bologna Autostazione	17h 15m	07:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	Fastest
Bus	18:40	Bologna Autostazione	19h 45m	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Palermo on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:20	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Bologna to Palermo on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:20	Bologna Autostazione	18h 40m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:35 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

14h 50mAverage duration

452 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £154	Average duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£55 - £70	Average duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Palermo?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, 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

3.5/511,386 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5450 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.9

Itabus

4/5945 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bologna to Palermo

How far is Palermo from Bologna by coach?
The journey from Bologna to Palermo by coach covers an approximate distance of 453 miles (730 km).
Is there a way to reach Palermo from Bologna without flying?
To travel from Bologna to Palermo without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£125

19/11

£83

Today

£128

21/11

£83

22/11

£72

23/11

£55

24/11

£49

25/11

£60

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Palermo was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £49

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 £49 to £128 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 £49, 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.