Coach Bologna to Palermo from £45

Which bus from Bologna to Palermo is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bologna to Palermo. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£60

tomorrow

£66

Monday

£68

Tuesday

Wednesday

£57

Thursday

Friday

£49

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	19h 45m	18:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 18:40:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
	FlixBus	18h 40m	16:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 16:20:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 40m	16:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 16:20:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
	FlixBus	19h 45m	18:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 18:40:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Palermo via Florence, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  13:05
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  14:25
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 13:05:00 to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  14:25
  
  Palermo
  Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £51
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 08/12/2025 17:55:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	19h 45m	18:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 18:40:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
	FlixBus	18h 40m	16:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 16:20:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Palermo via Florence, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  13:05
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  14:25
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 13:05:00 to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  14:25
  
  Palermo
  Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £51
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 08/12/2025 17:55:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 40m	16:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 16:20:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 40m	16:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/12/2025 16:20:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 13/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
	FlixBus	19h 45m	18:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop		Economy	£55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/12/2025 18:40:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 13/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Palermo via Florence, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  22h 25m
  
  0
  
  16:00
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  17:44
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 13/12/2025 16:00:00 to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:44:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 44m
- FlixBus
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  17:55
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  14:25
  
  Palermo
  Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 13/12/2025 17:55:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bologna to Palermo is £45 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bologna and Palermo?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bologna to Palermo. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Bologna to Palermo. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bologna and Palermo.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 coaches from Bologna to Palermo, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bologna and Palermo, with 4 offers.

All facts for Bologna to Palermo bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 1 times by bus from Bologna to Palermo in one click. Book your Bologna to Palermo bus ticket starting from £45!

Cheapest Bus	£45
Fastest Bus	18h 40m
Earliest Coach	16:20
Latest Coach	18:40
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	729.0 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bologna to Palermo?

Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bologna for Palermo. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 06/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£60

Sunday 07/12

£66

Monday 08/12

£68

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£57

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£49

Saturday 13/12

£54

Sunday 14/12

£45

Monday 15/12

£49

Tuesday 16/12

£65

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£93

Saturday 20/12

£94

Sunday 21/12

£120

Monday 22/12

£131

Tuesday 23/12

£128

Wednesday 24/12

£93

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£76

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bologna to Palermo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bologna to Palermo, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £45, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bologna to Palermo. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £56.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bologna to Palermo, with £49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £55.

How to save money travelling from Bologna to Palermo

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bologna to Palermo in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bologna to Palermo, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bologna to Palermo are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Bologna and Palermo

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bologna and Palermo. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Oreto Orsi Bus Stop

Via Oreto 389

Piazza Cairoli Bus Station

Piazza Cairoli Piazza Cairoli

Piazza Indipendenza Station

Piazza Indipendenza Palazzo Reale

Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop

Via Tommaso Fazello

Via della Libertà

Via della Libertà 163

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bologna to Palermo? Compare all modes of transports from Bologna to Palermo.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bologna to Palermo

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bologna to Palermo. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bologna to Palermo bus

How much does a Bologna Palermo coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bologna Palermo bus trip is available from £45 and takes 18h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bologna to Palermo?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £45 to £86. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Palermo.

How many connections are available for the Bologna Palermo route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bologna to Palermo is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Palermo from Bologna take?

The quickest coach from Bologna to Palermo is provided by FlixBus and takes 18h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £68. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bologna to Palermo?

The earliest bus to Palermo departs from Bologna at 16:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bologna to Palermo?

The latest bus to Palermo departs from Bologna at 18:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bologna Palermo route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bologna to Palermo can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Palermo?

You can check all the direct connections between Bologna and Palermo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Palermo from Bologna?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bologna Palermo bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bologna Palermo bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bologna to Palermo on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bologna to Palermo

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bologna and to Palermo

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bologna and to Palermo. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!