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Journey Information
There are 21 intercity buses per day from Messina to Palermo. Traveling by bus from Messina to Palermo usually takes around 2 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Sais Regional bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 35m |
| Cheapest price | €13.84 |
| Trips per day | 21 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Messina to Palermo?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Messina to Palermo that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Sais Regional usually offers more choice, with 19 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itabus | 3 | 3h 20m | €13.84 |
| Sais Regional | 19 | 2h 42m | €13.84 |
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.
Book Sais Regional from Messina to Palermo from €14. There are 19 trips per day offered by Sais Regional from Messina to Palermo and you can expect on average to pay for a Sais Regional ticket to Palermo. In Messina, Sais Regional departs to Palermo from Piazza della Repubblica 14 and one other station. In Palermo, Sais Regional arrives at Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione and one other station.
An average trip on Sais Regional from Messina to Palermo takes 2 hours and 42 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Palermo in 2 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 14 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Palermo.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 192 kilometers from Messina to Palermo. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Messina to Palermo for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Palermo, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from Messina to Palermo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Messina?
Main departure station: Messina Viale Boccetta
Buses to Palermo leave from 3 stations in Messina.
All bus stations in Messina:
Messina Viale Boccetta
Piazza della Repubblica 14
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Where does the bus arrive in Palermo?
Main arrival station: Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Buses arrive in Palermo at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Palermo:
Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Via Oreto
Palermo Central Railway Station
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