- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi
Key archaeological museum with finds from ancient Lilybaeum, including mosaics, ceramics and objects that explain Marsala’s early history.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 3 m
Buses on 18 Sept
44
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Palermo to Marsala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Marsala will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 44 buses from Palermo to Marsala, including 44 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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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5135Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Marsala 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 29m. 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
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Marsala:
A coach is £0.78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Marsala costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Marsala take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 1h 59m 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Marsala coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8083 | 6:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h15 | 8:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5109 | 6:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 9:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
8083 | 6:35 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 1h55 | 8:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5109 | 6:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h15 | 9:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
SAL06 | 7:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 10:15 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
SAL06 | 7:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h25 | 10:15 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5148 B | 8:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 10:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5127 | 8:15 Palermo, Via Ernesto Basile (Parcheggio) | 2h50 | 11:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5148 B | 8:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 10:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5127 | 8:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 11:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5127 | 8:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h15 | 11:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
8082 | 10:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 12:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
8082 | 10:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 12:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5129 | 11:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 13:35 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5129 | 11:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h15 | 13:35 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5132 | 12:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 14:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5132 | 12:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 14:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5133 | 13:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 15:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5133 | 13:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 15:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5179 | 14:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 16:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5179 | 14:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h10 | 16:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
8084 | 14:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 16:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
8084 | 14:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 16:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5135 | 15:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 17:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5135 | 15:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 17:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5136 | 16:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 18:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5136 | 16:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 18:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5149 | 16:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 18:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5149 | 16:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 18:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5137 | 17:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 19:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5137 | 17:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h10 | 19:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5137 | 17:25 Palermo, Via Ugo la Malfa / Via Giuseppe Tranchina | 2h05 | 19:30 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5138 | 18:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 20:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5138 | 18:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 20:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5151 | 18:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 20:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5151 | 18:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 20:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5173 | 19:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h55 | 21:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5173 | 19:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h35 | 21:55 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
SAL13 | 20:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h25 | 22:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
SAL13 | 20:20 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h05 | 22:25 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5110 | 21:30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 0:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
5110 | 21:50 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h15 | 0:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
SAL09 | 23:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 2:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
SAL09 | 23:35 Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 2h30 | 2:05 Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Palermo to Marsala run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Marsala — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Marsala trip today.
Key archaeological museum with finds from ancient Lilybaeum, including mosaics, ceramics and objects that explain Marsala’s early history.
Museum dedicated to the 11 May landing and the Risorgimento in Marsala, with documents, images and memorabilia in a central historic setting.
Compact museum focused on Flemish tapestries and decorative art, offering a more specialised cultural stop in the historic centre.
Marsala’s main square, lined with elegant buildings and cafés nearby, ideal for orientating yourself and soaking up city life.
Main archaeological park of ancient Lilybaeum, where paths, ruins and open views make for one of Marsala’s most rewarding walks.
Scenic nature reserve with salt pans, windmills and sunset views, popular for walks, photography and a distinctive coastal landscape.
Fortified wine made around Marsala since the 18th century. It is the town’s signature drink, served as an aperitif, dessert wine or in cooking.
Pasta tossed with garlic, parsley, olive oil, chilli and local red prawns. A classic western Sicilian coastal dish closely associated with the Marsala area.
Couscous steamed and served with rich fish broth. A hallmark of Trapani province, it reflects the strong North African influence on Marsala’s cooking.
Historic winery venue where visitors can taste Marsala wines with simple food pairings in a cellar-focused setting.
Refined seafood restaurant near the historic centre, known for polished Sicilian cooking and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Established Marsala dining room serving traditional Sicilian fish and local specialities in a smart, classic setting.
Marsala is moderate for Sicily: dining is reasonable, local buses are cheap, and summer stays can rise in tourist areas and near the coast.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Marsala 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 Marsala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Marsala buses use the Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) to Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) station pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Marsala bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Pizza & Pasta (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the departure area.
Ticket office support is available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino).
Available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Elevators, ramps.
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