What is the travel distance from Palermo to Florence?

Palermo and Florence are 406 miles (654 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Palermo to Florence start their journey at Terminal Bus Palermo and wind up at Terminal Bus Villa Constanza. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Florence, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cappella Brancacci and Santa Maria del Carmine, Santa Maria Novella, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, Basilica Santa Croce and Cooking Classes in Florence.

Bus Palermo to Florence from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palermo to Florence on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 55m	7:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	15h	9:00am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Fastest
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	17h 20m	8:45am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 5m	10:30am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	17h 20m	10:30am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Florence on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	17h 20m	8:45am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	15h	9:00am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:19 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palermo to Florence

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

405 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $184	Average Duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$88 - $88	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palermo and Florence?

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

Stops in Florence

A
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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B
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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C
Florence Airport
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D
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Via della Costituzione, 185, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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E
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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F
Via Cassia, 49B
Via Cassia, 49B, 50023 Impruneta FI, Italy
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 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

4.5/5450 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palermo to Florence by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$91

11/21

$65

Today

$67

11/23

No data

11/24

$44

11/25

$61

11/26

$72

11/27

$53

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Florence was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $145 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 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.