THE SHORT VERSION
Florence to Palermo at a glance.
- From
- Florence Firenze
- To
- Palermo
- Road distance
- About 1171 km
- Straight line
- 653 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~13 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Palermo to Florence →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Florence
Florence has frequent buses to Rome, Milan, Naples and the rest of Italy. Buses starting or ending in Florence use the city-centre stop by Santa Maria Novella; through-buses stop at Villa Costanza near the motorway.
- Piazzale Montelungo
By Santa Maria Novella station. Buses starting or ending in Florence. - Villa Costanza Park & Ride
On the A1 motorway, linked to the centre by tram T1. Through-buses between other cities.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Palermo, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Palermo
More buses from Florence
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Florence from Palermo by road?+
About 1171 km by road (653 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Florence to Palermo take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 13 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Florence?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Florence include Piazzale Montelungo, Villa Costanza Park & Ride, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Palermo to Florence?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Palermo to Florence guide.
Where does the bus from Florence arrive in Palermo?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Florence to Palermo?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Florence to Palermo bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Palermo by bus?+
Direct buses from Palermo include Naples, Rome, Milan, Alcamo, Trapani and more. See all connections on our Palermo bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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