Rome to Palermo bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rome at 01:15h, arriving at Palermo at 14:25h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:00h, arriving at 07:45h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Rome and Palermo is 573 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 20:00 has a travel time of 11:45h.
The longest travel time on the route is 14:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Palermo earlier, there
are 3 overnight coaches from Rome to Palermo.
The overnight coaches depart between and 20:00 and arrive between 07:45 and 07:50
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Rome to Palermo route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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