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Cheap coach tickets from Rome to Palermo
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Coach from Rome to Palermo: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Rome to Palermo. Travelling by coach from Rome to Palermo usually takes around 14 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi coach can make the trip in 11 hours and 45 minutes.
- Distance
- 266 mi (427 km)
- Shortest duration
- 11h 45m
- Cheapest price
- £26.58
- Trips per day
- 3
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus
- Coach lines
- 2
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Rome to Palermo Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Rome to Palermo:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Rome to Palermo?
Coach tickets for a trip from Rome to Palermo cost about £45 when you book at the cheapest time, 3 days ahead. While it’s a bit pricey for a coach ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Rome to Palermo by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Rome to Palermo in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £33 to £42. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 7 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Palermo this week, coach tickets are available starting at £33.
Average coach ticket prices from Rome to Palermo by month
Taking the coach from Rome to Palermo is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only £42. If you're planning to take the coach from Rome to Palermo during July, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £79. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance, even by a few days, is the best way to find cheap coach tickets.
What coach companies travel from Rome to Palermo?
There are two coach lines that have daily service from Rome to Palermo that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi | 1 | 11h 45m | £40.76 |
| FlixBus | 4 | 15h 58m | £54.08 |
Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian coach company that travels the length of the Italian peninsula daily. Some notable routes include stops in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Their modern coaches have excellent amenities including air conditioning, power sockets, toilets, WiFi, and snacks and drinks for sale.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Rome to Palermo, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 58 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Rome to Palermo
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Rome to Palermo every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
3
Direct trips
2
The coach takes an average of 14 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 266 miles from Rome to Palermo. However, the fastest coach only takes 11 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
266
Distance (km)
427
The first coach leaves at 1:20 and the last coach leaves at 23:30. To see the times for all coaches from Rome to Palermo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
1:20am
Latest coach
11:30pm
With many people travelling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
Most crowded
Wednesday
Least crowded
Monday
City Information
Rome
Rome is a city rich in cultural heritage, as well as one of the most romantic destinations in Europe. To fully understand the city’s extraordinary history, visitors should take the time to visit the Capitoline Museums, where the collections include hundreds of sculptures as well as the Capitoline Wolf, the symbol of Rome itself. The famous Trevi’s Fountain is also on the must-see list of many travellers. Boasting an amazing baroque design with mythological motifs, the fountain is one of the most photogenic spots in the city, and it is located near the principal shopping area. If you wish to check out some of the city’s most iconic structures, head over to the Sistine Chapel, which houses the famous fresco by Michelangelo.
Rome is every foodie’s heaven. As you explore the city’s food scene, don’t hesitate to take the chance to try out a local specialty, artichokes. The best place to try these out is at Nonna Betta. For those who want to try the famous Roma coffee, Caffe Sant'Eustachio might be the right spot.
The principal train station in Rome is the Termini station. The main coach station is Roma Tiburtina. The city’s air services are fulfilled by three airports: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, and Roma-Urbe, of which the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is the largest.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Rome?
Main departure station: Largo Guido Mazzoni
Rome's main long-distance coach station, known as Autostazione Tiburtina, is located on Largo Guido Mazzoni in the northeast of the city. The modern, state-of-the-art facility has several small food outlets, toilets, and left luggage facilities. Coach companies like FlixBus and RegioJet operate routes from Tiburtina to destinations including Venice and Prague. It can be accessed via the city's metro line B and is just a short walk to Roma Tiburtina railway station. Several hotels, bars, and restaurants line the nearby Via Tiburtina for the perfect welcome to the Eternal City.
All coach stations in Rome:
- Largo Guido Mazzoni
- Largo Mazzoni Guido Bus Station
- Ciampino Airport
Where does the coach arrive in Palermo?
Main arrival station: Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
All coaches from Rome arrive at one main station in Palermo.
Coach stations in Palermo:
- Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
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