How to get from Rome to Palermo
- 429 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 2 bus departures a day with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 55m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 429 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
429 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 3 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €32Checked Oct 2 | 13h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 31h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€32Checked Oct 213h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Roma → Palermobus12Go·13h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Rome to Palermo
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€17November 2026
€22Departures from Rome to Palermo
Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:20 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBusbus | 2 | 01:20 | 20:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
All departuresAutoservizi Salemi, FlixBus
- 01:20
- 20:00
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 23:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Palermo works
Start with a 12Go bus from Roma to Palermo, about 13h 55m. In total it's roughly €32 over 13h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Palermo?
The most useful route takes about 13h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Palermo?
The first bus with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus leaves at 01:20 and the last at 20:00, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Palermo?
2 a day with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, between 01:20 and 20:00.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Palermo leave from?
Roma with Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Palermo from Rome?
About 429 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Palermo cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rome to Palermo?
On this route you travel with 12Go, Ryanair.
Can you get from Rome to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 10h 57m.
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026