- Must visit
Palazzo Abatellis - Regional Gallery of Sicily
Major art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Antonello da Messina's works and important Sicilian medieval and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Isola delle Femmine to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Isola delle Femmine to Palermo will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 2 buses that leave Isola delle Femmine for Palermo on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Isola delle Femmine to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Isola delle Femmine to Palermo:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Isola delle Femmine to Palermo costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 36m.
You'll arrive about -1h -1m sooner (33m by bus vs 32m by car) and save roughly $-0.73 (€-0.59) compared to fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $3 (€3)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, AMAT Palermo S.p.A., Azienda Siciliana Trasporti.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:07AM | Arrival Time 01:19AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Isola delle Femmine to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 AM Isola delle Femmine | 0h50 | 7:00 AM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Isola delle Femmine | 0h40 | 3:40 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Isola delle Femmine to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:37. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average bus duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:37 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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