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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 Padua to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Palermo will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Padua to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
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Buses from Padua to Palermo run on average 3 times per day, taking around 20h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:01, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 821 km distance in 19h 30m.
Distance 821 km |
Average bus duration 20h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 30m |
First bus 1:01 |
Last bus 22:03 |
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The table below shows live departures for Padua to Palermo coaches for today, Sunday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 25h30 | 19:20 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:40 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 21h20 | 11:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 24h15 | 15:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
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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 Padua 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 Padua to Palermo buses use the Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Padua and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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