What is the distance between Bari and Palermo?

Bari and Palermo are 279 miles (449 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Palermo from Bari, chances are that your bus will depart from Centrale and arrive at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Palazzo dei Normanni, Ballarò Market, InterCity to Rome, Cattedrale di Palermo and Quattro Canti.

Bus Bari to Palermo from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bari to Palermo on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:00pm	Bari (FS Park Via Capruzzi)	20h 25m	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 3:07 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bari 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 and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10hAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $170	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$60 - $60	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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.

SAIS Autolinee

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Bari and Palermo?

Stops in Bari

A - Centrale

B - Porto

C - Bari Airport

D - Piazza Aldo Moro

E - Porto

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 traveling from Bari to Palermo by bus

What is the distance between Bari and Palermo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bari 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

11/16

$99

11/17

$117

Today

$65

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$56

11/22

$40

11/23

$101

The cheapest trip from Bari to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $117 for a bus ticket from Bari to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-22.