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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 on 05 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
10 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
12 h 35 m
Buses on 05 Sept
5
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Naples to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Palermo will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 buses from Naples to Palermo, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 312 km distance in an average of 12 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naples to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 312 km
| Coach | Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price | £62 Average Price |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Palermo:
A ferry is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Palermo costing on average £62.
A ferry is £26 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Naples to Palermo costing on average £62.
A ferry is £52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Palermo costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 4m.
Coach takes on average 10h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Palermo coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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4181 | 21:00 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 10h50 | 7:50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 15h30 | 15:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 11h15 | 11:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 11h30 | 11:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 13h50 | 15:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Naples to Palermo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 312 km distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 312 km |
Average bus duration 10h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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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 Naples 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 Naples to Palermo buses use the Napoli, Napoli Centrale to Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Napoli, Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli, Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Napoli Centrale (in the station), Ristorante Da Dora (0.3 km), Pizzeria 50 Kalò (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Napoli, Napoli Centrale.
Available at Napoli, Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli, Napoli Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park).
Available at Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park): Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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