How to get from Rome to Palermo
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 14h 30m, from €86.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 428 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Rome to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Rome Tiburtina → Palermobus
FlixBus·13h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Rome to Palermo works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Palermo, about 13h 55m. In total it's roughly €86 over 14h 30m, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 35 min of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
Along the way to Palermo
DepartureRomeWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
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Who runs Rome to Palermo
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Rome to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Palermo?+−
The most useful route takes about 14h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Palermo from Rome?+−
About 428 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Palermo cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €86. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Palermo?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Palermo?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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