Istanbul to Palermo by bus
Palermo lies 1,372 km (853 mi) west of Istanbul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 1,674 km (1,040 mi) of road.
| Istanbul | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Italy |
| Population | 15.7 million | 648,260 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Palermo are 1 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 24 h 52 min journey lands only 23 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palermo
Crossing from Turkey into Italy: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Istanbul to Palermo
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Staying in Palermo
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 861 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (722), and 5 are five-star. Across 612 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 305,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palermo from Istanbul?
1,372 km (853 mi) in a straight line, west of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,674 km (1,040 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Palermo by bus?
About 24 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Palermo?
Palermo is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Palermo?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Palermo?
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.