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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.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Marsala to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marsala to Palermo will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 buses from Marsala to Palermo, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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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Buses from Marsala to Palermo run on average 128 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 128 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 128 |
Direct buses 128 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Marsala to Palermo coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:00 Marsala | 2h45 | 18:45 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Marsala | 2h45 | 19:45 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 4:45 Marsala | 2h25 | 7:10 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 Marsala 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 Marsala to Palermo buses use the to Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi station pair. Use this guide to compare Marsala and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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