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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
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Palermo will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 34 buses that leave Messina for Palermo every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 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.
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8859
8860
adeguamento 8
AGG-119
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8860
adeguamento 8
8859Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 192 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Palermo coaches for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 14:00 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 5h20 | 19:20 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 14:15 Messina | 2h40 | 16:55 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 14:15 Messina | 2h45 | 17:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 14:20 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 17:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 14:20 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 16:55 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
886302 | 17:30 Messina | 2h40 | 20:10 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
886302 | 17:30 Messina | 2h45 | 20:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
886302 | 17:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 20:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
886302 | 17:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 20:10 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-120 | 18:30 Messina | 2h40 | 21:10 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-120 | 18:30 Messina | 2h45 | 21:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-120 | 18:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 21:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-120 | 18:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 21:10 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 17 August | |||||
4181 | 4:11 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 3h39 | 7:50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:30 Messina | 2h50 | 7:20 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:30 Messina | 2h45 | 7:15 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h45 | 7:20 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 7:15 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h35 | 11:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:30 Messina | 2h45 | 9:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:30 Messina | 2h40 | 9:10 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h25 | 11:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:35 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h40 | 11:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 9:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:35 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 9:10 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:00 Messina | 2h50 | 11:50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:00 Messina | 2h45 | 11:45 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:05 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h45 | 11:50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:05 Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 11:45 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Messina to Palermo run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:11, the last at 22:17. The fastest coach covers the 192 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 192 km |
Average bus duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 1:11 |
Last bus 22:17 |
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Best time to book 70 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.
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