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Messina to Palermo Route Summary

Messina to Palermo bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 16 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Messina bus station at 04:40h, arriving at Palermo bus station at 07:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 18:00h, arriving at 20:45h the same day.
Departure station and country MessinaItaly
Arrival station and country PalermoItaly
Travel Distance 225 km
Average Trip Duration 03h 37min
Total Departures 16
Popular Operators Sais Autolinee, Itabus
Lowest Price €15
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Messina and Palermo by bus

The shortest travel distance between Messina and Palermo is 225 km. The fastest bus which departs at 12:00 has a travel time of 02:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Messina to Palermo route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Messina or Palermo bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Messina
You can see information about the departure station and stops Messina here.
Palermo
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Palermo here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €15 (One-Way) or €30 (Return).

Travel reviews for Messina to Palermo bus

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Other popular destinations from Palermo

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Palermo, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Private Transfers from Messina to Palermo

If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Messina to Palermo starting from 352 € where you are able to organize a Sedan, Sedan and Van vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.


Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 225 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 03:37 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Messina to Palermo ranges from €15 to €19.

The average number of daily departures is 16. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 17 from Messina to Palermo. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Messina to Palermo by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 04:40 and the latest is at 18:00.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

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