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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 Licata to Palermo
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 40 m
Buses on 17 Sept
1
Distance
123 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Licata to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Licata to Palermo will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Fast coaches
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 buses from Licata to Palermo, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
16:002h40Licata18:40Palermo£71One-way0 changes
- 16:002h40Licata18:40Palermo£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Licata to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Licata to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 123 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Licata to Palermo is a coach with an average price of £14.
This is compared to other travel options from Licata to Palermo:
A coach is £0.06 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Licata to Palermo costing on average £14.
The fastest way to travel from Licata to Palermo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 53m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Licata and Palermo including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Licata to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Licata to Palermo coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 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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| 16:00 Licata | 2h40 | 18:40 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Licata to Palermo
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Buses from Licata to Palermo run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 18:35. The fastest coach covers the 123 km distance in 3h 26m.
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 £14
Distance 123 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 26m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 18:35 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
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 £14
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici from Licata to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Licata to Palermo with BlaBlaCar, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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
1 a day
Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici Price
£10
Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici 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: Licata to Palermo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Licata 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Licata to Palermo can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Licata to Palermo is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Licata to Palermo is 3h 26m to travel the 123 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Licata to Palermo leaves at 6:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Licata to Palermo leaves at 18:35.
There are 3 coaches a day from Licata to Palermo which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Licata to Palermo, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici for the best way to get you to Palermo. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Licata and Palermo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Licata , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Gela, Piazza Stazione . When arriving in Palermo , you can end your route in coach stations like Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus), Palermo, Oreto - Orsi.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gela, Piazza Stazione, which is located around 2 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus), located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Palermo from Licata is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 26m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Licata to Palermo is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Licata and Palermo including taking a train and coach.
No, the coach from Licata to Palermo has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Licata to Palermo.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Licata to Palermo.
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.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Licata to Palermo.
No, luggage for the coach from Licata to Palermo needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Licata to Palermo.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Licata to Palermo.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Licata to Palermo.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Licata to Palermo.
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