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Palermo to Bologna buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Palermo and Bologna takes 18h 55m. There is at least one bus per day from Palermo to Bologna. 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 55m
Duration
1,373 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Palermo to Bologna bus times

Buses run once daily between Palermo and Bologna. The service departs Palermo at 3:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Bologna at 10:20:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palermo to Bologna? 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: 1,372.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 18h 55m.

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