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Messina to Palermo Bus Schedule
Bus from Messina to Palermo: Journey Information
There are 25 intercity buses per day from Messina to Palermo. Traveling by bus from Messina to Palermo usually takes around 2 hours and 44 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 | $12.05 |
| Trips per day | 24 |
| 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 24 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 4h 40m | $17.05 |
| Sais Regional | 24 | 2h 42m | $16.18 |
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 3 trips from Messina to Palermo, and usually makes the trip in about 4 hours and 40 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book Sais Regional from Messina to Palermo from $16. There are 24 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 Oreto 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 15 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Palermo.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Messina to Palermo
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 44 minutes to cover the 119 miles 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. 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
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Palermo.
All bus stations in Palermo:
Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Via Oreto
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