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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
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Erice to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erice to Palermo will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 3 buses that leave Erice for Palermo every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Erice to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 68 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Erice to Palermo coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 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 | 7:30 Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II | 1h30 | 9:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II | 1h35 | 10:50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II | 1h30 | 18:05 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Erice to Palermo run on average 70 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 70 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 68 km |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 70 |
Direct buses 70 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
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 Erice 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 Erice to Palermo buses use the Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II to Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Erice and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Pizza & Pasta (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the departure area.
Ticket office support is available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino).
Available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Elevators, ramps.
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