- 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
$42
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
4
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lamezia Terme to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lamezia Terme to Palermo will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lamezia Terme for Palermo on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lamezia Terme to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lamezia Terme to Palermo:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lamezia Terme to Palermo costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
You'll arrive about -1h -26m sooner (5h 59m by bus vs 5h 33m by car) and save roughly $-4.81 (€-3.92) compared to fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $37 (€30)). 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 FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 Salemi | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OneBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Lamezia Terme to Palermo buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:00 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 7h15 | 11:15 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 7h00 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 8h15 | 7:20 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
S201 | 2:15 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 5h30 | 7:45 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lamezia Terme to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
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Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
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