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Bologna to Palermo buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Bologna and Palermo takes 18h 35m. There is at least one bus per day from Bologna to Palermo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 35m
Duration
1,373 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Bologna to Palermo bus times

Buses run once daily between Bologna and Palermo. The service departs Bologna at 4:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Palermo at 11:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Palermo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,373 km
  • Duration: 18h 35m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 18h 35m.

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