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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.
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
11 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brindisi to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brindisi to Palermo will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £92.
Of the 2 buses that leave Brindisi for Palermo every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 482 km distance in an average of 11 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 5 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brindisi to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £95.
Distance: 482 km
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£76 Average Price | £126 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 32m Average total duration 15h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Brindisi to Palermo coaches for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:10 Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 11h50 | 11:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:10 Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 12h05 | 11:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Brindisi to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £23 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:21, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 482 km distance in 25h 15m.
Distance 482 km |
Average bus duration 11h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 15m |
First bus 4:21 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
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Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brindisi 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.

Most Brindisi to Palermo buses use the Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) to Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Brindisi and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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