- Must visit
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 Marsala to Palermo
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 20 m
Buses on 18 Sept
4
Distance
88 km
Cheap tickets
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.
Fast coaches
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 buses from Marsala to Palermo, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 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.
5:452h25Marsala8:10Palermo£101One-way0 changes- 18:002h15Marsala20:15Palermo£101One-way0 changes
- 4:452h25Marsala7:10Palermo£101One-way0 changes
- 14:002h15Marsala16:15Palermo£101One-way0 changes
- 18:002h15Marsala20:15Palermo£101One-way0 changes
- 14:002h15Marsala16:15Palermo£101One-way0 changes
- 5:452h25Marsala8:10Palermo£101One-way0 changes
- 4:452h25Marsala7:10Palermo£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Marsala to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marsala to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 88 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Marsala to Palermo is a coach with an average price of £10.
This is compared to other travel options from Marsala to Palermo:
A coach is £0.69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marsala to Palermo costing on average £11.
The fastest way to travel from Marsala to Palermo is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 42m.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Marsala 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 £10 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 1h 46m 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 Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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
Marsala to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marsala to Palermo coaches for today, 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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| 14:00 Marsala | 2h15 | 16:15 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 4:45 Marsala | 2h25 | 7:10 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:45 Marsala | 2h25 | 8:10 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marsala to Palermo
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Buses from Marsala to Palermo run on average 126 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 126 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.
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
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 126 |
Direct buses 126 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 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
Bus providers: Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl from Marsala to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Marsala to Palermo with Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Autoservizi Salemi
About
Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian bus company that provides daily bus services across the Italian peninsula and throughout Sicily, connecting 33 cities and 52 stations with 487 trips daily. They offer national, regional, airport, and urban routes, including popular connections to cities like Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Onboard amenities often include air conditioning, power outlets, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and sometimes movies on longer journeys. Autoservizi Salemi also offers bus rentals and various ticket options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Autoservizi Salemi Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Autoservizi Salemi Price
£9
Autoservizi Salemi frequency
206 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
Unaccompagned minor
Children between 14 and 17 years old can travel alone with parental consent, but drivers cannot supervise them.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board.
Toilets
USB plugs
Entertaiment on board
Salemi
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Salemi Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Salemi Price
£10
Salemi frequency
126 a day
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
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Autoservizi Salemi Srl Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Autoservizi Salemi Srl Price
£7
Autoservizi Salemi Srl frequency
12 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: Marsala to Palermo coach
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.
Cheap coach tickets from Marsala to Palermo can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Marsala to Palermo is £10; 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 Marsala to Palermo is 1h 55m to travel the 88 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 Marsala to Palermo leaves at 0:15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Marsala to Palermo leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 126 direct coaches a day from Marsala to Palermo with Salemi. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Marsala to Palermo, you can count on Salemi for the best way to get you to Palermo. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Marsala and Palermo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Marsala , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria), Marsala, Contrada Strasatti (Sciacca Casalinghi), Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus), Petrosino (Viale Francesco De Vita), Petrosino, Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II . When arriving in Palermo , you can end your route in coach stations like Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus), Palermo, Via Filippo Turati, Palermo, Liberta' - Notarbartolo, Palermo, Via della Libertà (D'Annunzio), Palermo, Croce Rossa - De Gasperi, Palermo, Via della Libertà (Don Bosco Institute ), Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi, Palermo, Via Ugo la Malfa / Via Giuseppe Tranchina, Palermo, Via Ernesto Basile (Parcheggio), Palermo, Piazza Castelnuovo (Politeama), Palermo, Via Belgio / Via Lussemburgo, Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino), Palermo, Piazza Giulio Cesare.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria), which is located around 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 day trip to Palermo from Marsala is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Marsala to Palermo is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Marsala and Palermo including taking a train and coach.
No, the coach from Marsala to Palermo has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Marsala to Palermo.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Marsala 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 Marsala to Palermo.
No, luggage for the coach from Marsala to Palermo needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Marsala to Palermo.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Marsala to Palermo.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Marsala to Palermo.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Marsala to Palermo.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Marsala and Palermo
Most Marsala to Palermo buses use the Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) to Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) station pair, with some services arriving at Palermo, Via Filippo Turati. 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.
Departure bus stations in Marsala
Arrival bus stations in Palermo
Which Palermo station do buses from Marsala arrive at?
Buses from Marsala to Palermo most often arrive at Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus). Some services arrive at Palermo, Via Filippo Turati, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Palermo arrival station.
Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi90146 Palermo, PA, Italy
Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino)Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino, 90045 Cinisi PA, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) from Palermo city centre
TrainRe · 45m · £4 · every ~4 min
BusPrestia e Comande · 39m · £5 · every ~4 min
40m · £5 · every ~4 min
Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) 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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Pizza & Pasta (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the departure area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Elevators, ramps.
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