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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Balestrate to Palermo
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 11 Sept
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
50 m
Buses on 11 Sept
3
Distance
32 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Balestrate to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balestrate to Palermo will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Fast coaches
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 3 buses from Balestrate to Palermo, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 32 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
19:300h30Balestrate20:00Palermo£41One-way0 changes- 10:200h40Balestrate11:00Palermo£61One-way0 changes
- 6:501h20Balestrate8:10Palermo£71One-way0 changes
- 19:300h30Balestrate20:00Palermo£41One-way0 changes
- 10:200h40Balestrate11:00Palermo£61One-way0 changes
- 6:501h20Balestrate8:10Palermo£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Balestrate to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Balestrate to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 32 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Balestrate to Palermo is a train with an average price of £7.
The fastest way to travel from Balestrate to Palermo is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 11m.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
Yes, you can take a train between Balestrate and Palermo.
Live departures
Balestrate to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Balestrate to Palermo coaches for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 19:30 Balestrate | 0h30 | 20:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 11 September | |||||
| 6:50 Balestrate | 1h20 | 8:10 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:20 Balestrate | 0h40 | 11:00 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Balestrate to Palermo
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Take a bus from Balestrate to Palermo and enjoy the approximately 32 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:06, the last at 20:25.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6
Distance 32 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
First bus 5:06 |
Last bus 20:25 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Segesta Autolinee from Balestrate to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Balestrate to Palermo with BlaBlaCar, Segesta Autolinee for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Segesta Autolinee
About
Segesta Autolinee is a bus company based in Palermo, Italy, providing intercity and regional bus services primarily within Sicily. Established in 1906, the company connects towns and villages in the Trapani area with Palermo and its airport, including popular routes like Palermo to Trapani and Palermo (Airport) to Trapani. They offer various bus types, including minibuses, standard, and executive buses, with amenities such as air-conditioning and luggage storage. Segesta Autolinee is known for its frequent and direct connections, operating over 43 daily departures.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Segesta Autolinee Duration
55m
Cheapest Segesta Autolinee Price
£4
Segesta Autolinee frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Designated seating areas.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Palermo
Things to do in Palermo
Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonino Salinas
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
- Recommended
GAM - Galleria d'Arte Moderna
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
- Must visit
Quattro Canti
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
- Recommended
Piazza Verdi
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
- Recommended
Mercato del Capo
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Arancine
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Pane ca meusa
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta con le sarde
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Osteria Ballarò
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Nni Franco U Vastiddaru
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Ke Palle
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for street food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
FAQs: Balestrate to Palermo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balestrate to Palermo by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The earliest coach from Balestrate to Palermo leaves at 5:06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Balestrate to Palermo leaves at 20:25.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Balestrate to Palermo with BlaBlaCar, Segesta Autolinee. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Balestrate to Palermo, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Segesta Autolinee for the best way to get you to Palermo. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Balestrate and Palermo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Balestrate, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Palermo, located 0 away from the city centre.
Yes, you can take a train between Balestrate and Palermo.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Balestrate to Palermo:
- Segesta Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Balestrate to Palermo for coach company Segesta Autolinee.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Balestrate to Palermo depends on the coach companies:
- Segesta Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Segesta Autolinee.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Balestrate to Palermo.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Balestrate to Palermo:
- Segesta Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Balestrate to Palermo:
- Segesta Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Balestrate to Palermo. The following conditions apply:
- Segesta Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Balestrate to Palermo with the following coach company: Segesta Autolinee
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Balestrate to Palermo with the following coach company: Segesta Autolinee.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Balestrate to Palermo with the following coach company: Segesta Autolinee.
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