The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rome to Palermo
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
14 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Palermo will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $92.
To travel from Rome to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Rome to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $35.
Distance: 427 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average Price | $145 Average Price | $120 Average Price | $65 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Palermo bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h55 | 1:25 pm Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h30 | 10:00 am Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Palermo
Distance 427 km |
Average bus duration 13h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus from Rome to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Rome to Palermo with Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus for as low as $35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Palermo
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
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