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Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Palermo to Milan. Traveling by coach from Palermo to Milan usually takes around 23 hours and 19 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi coach can make the trip in 19 hours and 10 minutes.

	Distance	551 mi (887 km)
	Shortest duration	19h 10m
	Cheapest price	£13.11
	Trips per day	1
	Most frequent service	FlixBus
	Coach lines	3

Coaches from Palermo to Milan

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How much is a coach ticket from Palermo to Milan?

£46.94 is the average price of a bus ticket from Palermo to Milan. Any tickets cheaper than £46.94 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Palermo to Milan, mark your calendar for February. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £62. However, taking the bus from Palermo to Milan during August is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £112. The best way to find deals on a trip in August is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What coach companies travel from Palermo to Milan?

There are 3 bus lines from Palermo to Milan available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Autoservizi Salemi	2	19h 31m	£71.82
FlixBus	4	1d 0h 4m	£58.30
Itabus	2	23h 31m	£48.90

Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian bus company that travels the length of the Italian peninsula daily. Some notable routes include stops in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Their modern buses have excellent amenities including air conditioning, power outlets, restrooms, WiFi, and snacks and drinks for sale.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Palermo to Milan, and usually makes the trip in about 24 hours and 4 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of 23 hours and 19 minutes to cover the 551 miles from Palermo to Milan. However, the fastest coach only takes 19 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Milan. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Palermo to Milan, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Palermo to Milan every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.

City Information

Milan

The fashion capital of the world, Milan, is a busy city brimming with activities and lavish nightlife. In spite of its frenetic modern lifestyle, Milan is also blessed with some amazing landmarks, of which the Milan Cathedral should be given special attention. Considered the largest and most unique Gothic structure in Italy, the cathedral took about 600 years to build, and its impressive gothic details will amaze all fans of architecture. The roof of the cathedral itself is accessible, so visitors can climb up to marvel at the city’s skyline and see the cathedral’s details up close. Another spot to consider is the Santa Maria delle Grazie, which currently houses “The Last Supper,” a masterpiece by the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. For those who enjoy old books, the Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery houses a vast collection of artworks, as well as rare ancient manuscripts.

For a taste of the unique Milanese cuisine, you could consider the Gente di Mare in Darsena, which offers superb seafood. If you wish to enjoy great local pizzas, Pizzium - Via Vigevano offers great dishes.

Milano Centrale is the city’s main train station, offering access to international destinations such as Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich. The main bus station in Milan is Lampugnano, serving as the local hub for bus carriers like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. The main airport in Milan is Malpensa Airport located about 32 miles northwest of the city center.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Palermo?

Main departure station: Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione

Palermo has two coach stations with service to Milan.

All coach stations in Palermo:

Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Palermo Central Railway Station

Where does the coach arrive in Milan?

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Main arrival station: Lampugnano

The Lampugnano Bus Station is a major station in Milan. It is located on Via Giulio Natta, at the base of Monte Stella, and close to amenities such as coffee shops and restaurants. There is an indoor space to wait for your coach, but there is also outdoor seating under a wide covered area where coaches board. The station is usually busy, as it welcomes many coaches; FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, and Itabus are just a few. Though the station is located northwest of Milan's city centre in the Lampugnano district, it is easy to reach other areas thanks to the metro stop right next door to the bus station.

Coach stations in Milan:

Lampugnano
Milan (San Donato M3)
Lampugnano
San Donato Bus Station

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