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Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 28 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	16:35	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
18:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 15m	13:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	17h 55m	15:05	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 20m	11:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 29 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	16:35	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
09:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 10m	06:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 35m	10:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	No tags
11:05	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 35m	10:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	No tags
18:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 15m	13:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 30 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
09:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 10m	06:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
11:05	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 35m	10:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	No tags
15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	16h 30m	07:55	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 35m	10:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 31 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	Fastest
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	1d 3h	18:25	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
09:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 10m	06:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 35m	10:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	No tags
15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	16h 30m	07:55	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 35m	10:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 1 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	Fastest
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	16:35	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
09:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	21h 10m	06:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 2 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 20m	11:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	Fastest
18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	No tags
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	16:35	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
11:05	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	16h 30m	07:55	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
18:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 15m	13:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 3 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	14h 20m	11:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	Fastest
18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	No tags
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	16:35	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
17:32	Palermo Centrale	12h 24m	05:56	Termini	No tags
11:05	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	06:30	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
15:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	16h 30m	07:55	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags

Next departures from Palermo to Rome on 4 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	Fastest
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
18:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	12h 15m	06:15	Tiburtina	No tags
07:00	Palermo Centrale	11h 34m	18:34	Termini	No tags
21:10	Terminal Bus Palermo	19h 25m	16:35	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
19:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	13h 40m	09:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
17:32	Palermo Centrale	12h 24m	05:56	Termini	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Palermo to Rome

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 502, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

17h 55mAverage duration

424 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 502 - ZAR 3,527	Average duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 830 - ZAR 4,534	Average duration11h 34m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Palermo and Rome

Stops in Palermo

A
Palermo Centrale
Stazione Centrale - Cupani 3, 90123, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Vespri
Via del Vespro, 90127 Palermo PA, Italy
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C
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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D
Francia
90146 Palermo PA, Italy
E
Guadagna
90124 Palermo PA, Italy
F
La Malfa
90146 Palermo PA, Italy

Stops in Rome

A
Termini
Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
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D
Roma S. Pietro
Roma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
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E
Rome Ciampino Airport
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F
Roma Trastevere
Roma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
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Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,398 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Trenitalia

3.9/569 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.7

Itabus

3.8/51,060 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.9

Autoservizi Salemi

4.3/5555 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palermo to Rome by bus or train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is a ticket from Palermo to Rome?
The cheapest tickets from Palermo to Rome start at ZAR 502. The average price for this route is around ZAR 1,791. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Palermo to Rome?
The average journey time from Palermo to Rome is 14h 44m, covering a distance of 426 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 11h 29m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies operate the Palermo to Rome route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 5 departures available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Trenitalia.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Palermo to Rome?
The earliest trip from Palermo to Rome departs at 07:00. The latest trip departs at 21:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Palermo to Rome?
A journey from Palermo to Rome emits an estimated 10.6498875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Palermo to Rome?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 554 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Palermo to Rome?
According to reviews on Busbud, Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which company has the most punctual service from Palermo to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Palermo to Rome?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Trenitalia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

26/08

ZAR 1,712

27/08

ZAR 1,719

Today

ZAR 987

29/08

ZAR 983

30/08

ZAR 988

31/08

ZAR 691

01/09

ZAR 593

02/09

ZAR 731

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Rome was searched and found on 1 Sept 2026 with a price of ZAR 593

To save money and make sure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Palermo to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between ZAR 593 and ZAR 4,107 for a bus or train ticket from Palermo to Rome over the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at ZAR 593 on 2026-09-01.

Usually FlixBus, Trenitalia 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.