- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$68
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$68
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 d 10 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 d 10 h 15 m
Buses on Sep 18
1
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barletta to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barletta to Palermo will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Barletta to Palermo without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barletta to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $295 Average price | $135 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 1m Average total duration 14h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barletta to Palermo:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barletta to Palermo costing on average $135.
A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barletta to Palermo costing on average $295.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
Train takes on average 14h 31m.
Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.55. The journey takes 13h 20m versus 8h 11m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sita Sud S.r.l. | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Barletta to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:10 AM Barletta | 34h15 | 6:25 PM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barletta to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $92 but you can travel from only $29 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 13h 20m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 20m |
First bus 6:10 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 56 days |
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