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 £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 26 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	14:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	23:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	17h 25m	16:55	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	13:05	Rome Anagnina	21h 55m	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 27 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 28 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	14:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	20h 30m	11:00	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 29 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 30 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

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 1 December
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

Next departures from Rome to Palermo on 2 December
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

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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 £39, 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 - £160	Average duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £112	Average duration12h 2m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£39 - £69	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

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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. 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

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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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

24/11

£56

25/11

£56

Today

£56

27/11

£56

28/11

£37

29/11

£32

30/11

£33

01/12

£36

The cheapest trip from Rome to Palermo was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £32

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 £32 to £100 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 £32, 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£51	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time12h 2m	Avg price£80	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time10h 40m	Avg price£53	Daily departures1